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Petite Verdot, Red Hills, 2004

Petite Verdot, Red Hills, 2004 Wine Details
Price: $32.00 per bottle

Description: Petite Verdot offers aromas of lavender, raspberries & leather; which translates to a bold rich palate of intense cranberries, escalating to a finish of dark fruit framed by lingering tannins.
Silver Medal - 2008 LA Int'l Wine & Spirit Festival
Silver Medal - 2008 San Diego Int'l Wine Competition


Varietal Definition
Petit Verdot:
Petite Verdot is one of the five noble Bordeaux varietals, essentially acting as the nuts and bolts in most Bordeaux blends. With intense color and racy flavors, this wine possesses elements of pencil shavings, dark fruit presentation and a subtle complexity, which can be appreciated by even the most discerning palate.


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