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District Series 2019

Petite Sirah

ST. HELENA
Napa Valley
$41.60 CLUB

When first poured out, this alluring Petite Sirah offers up ripe blackberry notes scented with clove, French lavender and roasted coffee. The palate expands to include flavors of huckleberry, marionberry, allspice and dark cherry, all supported by elegant structure and bright acidity. Ideal with dishes that offer something smoky, sweet & spicy, like teriyaki-glazed BBQ ribs.

2019 Markham St. Helena Petite Sirah - Bottle shot

Vineyard Notes

  • St. Helena District, Napa Valley
  • 30-year grower relationship
  • Century-old Petite Sirah vines
  • Certification:
    100% NAPA GREEN WINERY
  • Harvest date: October 2, 2019

 

St. Helena enjoys some of the warmest weather in the valley thanks to protection provided by western hillsides, and you can taste that abundant warmth in the character of this wine.

KIMBERLEE NICHOLLS, WINEMAKER

Harvest Notes

  • Verasion was three weeks late, followed by a temperate summer
  • This vintage was preordained in Spring of 2016 when the vines set their 2019 crop load, storing away nutrients to produce higher than normal yields
  • Care was taken to fine tune crop load to maximize fruit intensity
  • After brief rains, fall heat ushered in harvest