Gilded Letter 2018 Petit Verdot Dunnigan Hills, California

Description

This is an incredibly rare wine. It’s not often that you find a Petit Verdot outside of a blend. The grape is hard to manage, but those who have the dedication find that it is rich, expressive, and complex. Compared to many of the surrounding AVAs, Dunnigan Hills has a long growing season, which makes it perfect for the slow-ripening Petit Verdot. The grapes stayed on the vines until the fall when they were picked on a cool morning. The wine was fermented at cool temperatures before spending a year in barrels. The result is beautiful dark fruits and unique spices and chocolate. It’s a testament to what the dedication of talented farmers and winemakers can produce.