Lot 87 | 2018 Horse Heaven Hills Petite Verdot 750ml

Lot 87
2018 Horse Heaven Hills Petite Verdot

Description

Deep ruby, just a shade darker than the Walla Walla Cabernet Sauvignon. True to the Horse Heaven Hills appellation, its opens with red fruits and gains weight, accessing the darker fruit as it opens up. Cherry and raspberry add a layer of plum and graphite with pretty powdered flower aromas coming to the fore. Wonderfully supple and smooth on entry with ripe, juicy, energetic fruit well integrated with almost unnoticeable tannins. Plush? Yes. Nevertheless, the structure is there and carries a long, resounding finish with good length. A unique offering with excellent complexity (winemakers hallmark in my opinion - always striving for balance and complexity), this is also a great everyday drinker and cellar defender and will be very approachable once its through bottle shock. Bottled 12/15, this wine should be drinking nicely for March.

Check-in Tastings - 7.7.2021...and now for something completely different! Usually a very dark and intense wine, this PV is a beautifully elegant take on the varietal. It reminds me of the N.58 McDowell Valley Petite Sirah for its elegance and restraint. Graphite and warm river rock open to plum and cherry notes and plenty of savory depth. Outstanding aromatic complexity is mirrored on the palate with deep plum, mineral, cherry, sweet tobacco and milk chocolate. Fantastic.


14.9% alc