Tasting Notes
The Vineyard:
The grapes are from Coyote Ridge’s upper block Vineyard situated almost in the middle of Dry Creek Valley. This is our 21st vintage from the tiny 1.2-acre vineyard, planted on decomposed rocks and brick red Manzanita-type soils very well suited for low pH Petites with deep red color and solid, age-worthy structure. The vineyard is about 28 years old now and dry-farmed.
The Vintage:
According to the National Integrated Drought Information System, 2022 was the driest year in the last 128 years. The good news is that we did not have res in Sonoma County. The quality was very high across all varieties with notably smaller berry and cluster sizes, packing a stellar quality 2022 vintage. The yields, as one may suspect, were down about 18% on average
Winemaking:
The wine has very distinct blue and blackberry aromas, with hints of violets, followed by subtle aromas of vanilla, brown sugar, cinnamon, and slight toast and smokiness. The mouthfeel is solid, medium-bodied, and very soft and elegant (for Petite Sirah) tannins that accentuate the wine’s long and juicy nish. Petite Sirah wines, when balanced, are very versatile food-pairing wines. This wine will satisfy your palate with many of your favorite dishes. Also Petite can give most Cabernet Sauvignons a “run for the money” when pairing with grilled meats and longevity. The wine is delicious now but with some patience and proper aging in 3-8 years, it will be even better.
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