2021 Seven Hills Winery, Petit Verdot, McClellan Estate Vineyard

Each year we bottle small amounts of traditional Bordeaux blending varietals on their own. To be selected for a single-varietal bottling, the wine must not only be excellent, but also show the typicity and character of the particular grape. Petit Verdot is known for its structure, with formidable tannins, high acidity, dark fruit, and savory undernotes. We have sourced Petit Verdot from McClellan Estate Vineyard since 2003, and have used it as a blending varietal in Pentad (our top cuvée) and other wines since 2001.   

The wine is deep ruby, providing pronounced aromatics of black currants, violets, cherry cola with hints of green coffee bean and baking spice. The palate has a robust structure with a velvety texture, leading into flavors of black cherry cola and dark chocolate with hints of baking spices and leather wrapped around medium plus tannins and acid. This wine could be enjoyed alone or with some grilled lamb chops with rosemary, sage, and garlic or with stuffed mushrooms.