2021 Suhru Petit Verdot
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This limited release 2021 Petit Verdot is the first of this varietal under the Suhru label. It has a dark, intense color in the glass with bright red fruit on the nose—violets, blackberry and dark bing cherry aromas. The rich, brambly fruit notes carry onto the palate with notes of blackberry, bing cherry and a hint of pomegranate and vanilla on the finish.
Typical of this varietal, there are volumes of tannin gripping the mid-palate and carrying on through the finish. Despite its youth, the 2021 vintage is smooth and silky in the glass. This wine can be enjoyed now with heartier fare, but will reward you for cellaring it for several years.
Awards:
- Gold medal at the 2024 Camp Good Days Finger Lakes International Wine & Spirits Competition
Wine Specs
Vintage
2021
Varietal
Petit Verdot
Appellation
North Fork of Long Island
Acid
5.80 g/L
pH
3.72
Aging
French & Hungarian Oak, 15 months
Bottling Date
02/01/23
Residual Sugar
0 g
Alcohol %
13
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Bright red fruit on the nose—violets, blackberry and dark bing cherry aromas. The rich, brambly fruit notes carry onto the palate with notes of blackberry, bing cherry and a hint of pomegranate and vanilla on the finish. Volumes of tannin grip the mid-palate and carry on through the finish.
Production Notes
The fruit spent 22 days in contact with skins using the pump over method for a more aggressive extraction of color and tannins. Temperature in the first half of fermentation peaked in the low 90's to extract great color and ripe tannins from the thick skins of this variety. It was cooled down in the second half to retain the fruitiness of the varietal. The wine was aged for 15 months in medium plus toast French and Hungarian Oak. 140 cases made.
Food Pairing Notes
This wine can be enjoyed now with heartier fare, but will reward you for cellaring it for several years.