Description
Appellation Livermore Valley AVA
Varietal Composition 100% Petite Sirah
Alcohol 14.2%
Vineyard
Casa de Vinas vineyard is owned and cared for by Sr. Vineyard Manager, Julio Covarrubias. This vineyard sits in the Tesla district, near the end of Greenville Road, with great access to sunlight, water and the breeze off the Altamont. Julio specializes in growing all seven Bordeaux varietals and the grapes speak for themselves year after year.
Winemaking
These grapes were picked extremely clean, as is typical of fruit from this vineyard. Crush was followed by a cold soak in the cellar before beginning fermentation.
Fermentation
Whole berry fermentation in macro bins with punch downs twice per day allowed for a complete and predictable fermentation. Primary fermentation was followed by malolactic fermentation before aging.
Aging
Barrel aged for approximately 24 months in 25% new French and American oak.
Tasting Notes
This 2010 is super vibrant, full of life and will keep evolving with layer after layer as you sip and enjoy. Big black cherry up front with lesser notes of raspberry gives way for a floral bouquet of violets, wild rose and fresh rosemary. Under tones of smoky white pepper and bitter dark chocolate dance on the palate, while satiny tannins linger for a long finish.
