92 Points - Hot 100 Wines - Bonfort's Wine & Spirits Journal
Handpicked from the higher elevation of Mt. Veeder in the Napa Valley, aged in French oak barrels for 23 months.
Pairings include grilled ribeye steak, roasted rack of lamb, or barbecue beef ribs. Its herbal and spice profile also complements earthy mushrooms, truffles, and aged cheeses.
HARVEST NOTES
A mild spring allowed for consistent bud break, and the region’s elevated vineyards experienced cooler temperatures than the valley floor, helping preserve freshness and acidity in the fruit. Mount Veeder’s rugged terrain and high elevation helped shield vineyards from the worst of the summer’s heat spikes. While some heat did accelerate ripening, the cooler nights played a key role in slowing down sugar accumulation and maintaining balance in the grapes. The cooler fall weather helped extend hang time and reach optimal phenolic maturity. This resulted in a more refined fruit profile, with enhanced flavor complexity and structure.
VINEYARD NOTES
Vineyard is located 1400 ft above sea level on a Northern Easterly exposure.
400 Petit Verdot planted on 110-R rootstock in 1993.
Farming Practice: Sustainable.
VINTAGE: 2022
VARIETAL: 100% Petit Verdot
APPELLATION: Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley
AGING: Aged 23 months in French Oak barrels / 50% new
pH: 4.03
TA: 5.37 g/L
ALCOHOL: 14.1%
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98 Points
Deep purple hue and an alluring aromatic profile of fresh blue fruits and delicate violets. On the palate, it delivers a seamless and layered texture, framed by supple, polished tannins and a refined sense of balance. Elegantly structured, it offers remarkable purity and finesse, finishing with graceful length and poise.
