Our 2007 vintage has flavors of blackberry pie, ripe black cherries and dark chocolate complemented by nuances of coffee bean, spice and a fruit
forward mid palate.
Wine Color: Dessert
Vintage: 2007
Varietals: 100% Petite Sirah
Appellation: 100% Livermore Valley, San Francisco Bay
Winemaker: Karl D. Wente
Alcohol: 20.5%
PH: 3.52
Acid: 0.54g/100mL
Residual Sugar: 6.4%
Vineyard:
The grapes were harvested from the Covarrubias block.
Fermentation:
The grapes were partially fermented in stainless steel tanks then fortified with oak-aged brandy before being placed in barrel.
Aging:
The wine was aged for 11 months in 60% neutral and 40% new American oak barrels.