94 Points, Cellar Selection - Wine Enthusiast
Petite Sirah's meaty, smokey flavors complement burgers, sausages, and lamb.
The wine's peppery boldness also pairs well with lamb's delicate, earthy flavors.
VINEYARD
Jack Florence JR Rockpile Rd Vineyard planted in 1998 within the legendary Rockpile AVA (American Viticultural Area) is one of the most sought-after AVAs. While Rockpile is one of the newest AVAs in California, receiving status over 20 years ago, the area has been referred to as Rockpile since the 1850's. Located in Northern Sonoma County, at the northwest corner of Dry Creek Valley, the Rockpile AVA encompasses nearly 15,000 acres, of which less than 160 are planted to vineyard. This makes Rockpile one of the smallest AVAs in the United States in terms of acreage planted.
WINEMAKER: Carol Shelton
VARIETAL: 98.5% Petite Sirah, 1.5% Zinfandel
VINEYARD: Rockpile Road/Jack Florence Jr. Vineyard
APPELLATION: Rockpile, Sonoma County
FERMENTATION: 5 days cold soak, total 20 days on skins Fermented in T-bins with 2 different yeasts, punched down by hand two times/day, then 8 days of extended maceration.
AGING: 30 months in French & American barrels.
TA: 0.54 gm/100ml
pH: 3.66
VINTAGE: 2018
ALCOHOL: 14.2%
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