Wine Color: Red

Vintage: 2007

Varietals: 90% Petite Sirah, 8% Barbera, 2% Syrah

Appellation: 100% Livermore Valley, San Francisco Bay

Winemaker: Karl D. Wente

Alcohol: 13.8%

PH: 3.49

Acid: 0.67

Residual Sugar: Dry

Vineyard:

The Petite Sirah grapes were harvested from the Ruby Hill, Herman and Marina blocks and the Barbera grapes were harvested from the Smith block.

Fermentation:

After being handpicked, the grapes were hand-sorted at the winery, then gently pressed, leaving any possible bitter tannins behind. The Petite Sirah was fermented in small one ton fermentors and punched down by hand twice daily. The Barbera was fermented in stainless steel.

Aging:

The Petite Sirah was aged for 18 months in American, Eastern European, and neutral oak. The Barbera was aged in stainless steel.