For the second time in three years — and consecutive vintages — Victor Palencia earned a Platinum for work with Petit Verdot under the reserve tier that pays tribute to his vine-tending father. His relationship with historic Rosebud Vineyard on the Wahluke Slope shows here in this robust red Bordeaux grape. Plum, black cherry and spiced rum are met by sturdy tannins and juicy … [Read more...] about Palencia Wine Co. 2017 El Viñador Petit Verdot, Wahluke Slope $40
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High Hawk Cellars 2015 Redtailed Reserve Petit Verdot, Columbia Valley $89
A year ago, Bill and Candace Swayne purchased Chelan Ridge Winery. In addition to that label created by previous winemaker Lynn Munneke, the Swaynes also have launched this tier and hired Chelan Valley winemaker Jeff Crowder. Petit Verdot was a very strong category at this year’s Platinum, and the Swaynes can boast theirs was the highest-ranking PV. Born on the Royal Slope, … [Read more...] about High Hawk Cellars 2015 Redtailed Reserve Petit Verdot, Columbia Valley $89
Welcome Road Winery 2019 Dineen Vineyards Petit Verdot, Yakima Valley, $36
The Dineen family's Petit Verdot plays a significant role in Leigh McMillan's deliciously distinctive Envoler, a blend inspired by Bordeaux's Left Bank. Here, the variety stands out on its own, and it's a bold and boisterous offering. The portion of new French oak (33%) is prominent, imparting a sense of toasted wheat among the layers of black fruit that come with a stately … [Read more...] about Welcome Road Winery 2019 Dineen Vineyards Petit Verdot, Yakima Valley, $36
Aluvé Winery 2016 Menozzi Vineyard Estate Petit Verdot, Walla Walla Valley $52
The Menozzis, who both flew for the Air Force, planted just three red Bordeaux varieties across their 10-acre estate along historic Mill Creek Road in 2012. Petit Verdot is among those, and it quickly has earned a spot in their young program. These two barrels of fifth-leaf fruit show the investment of new French oak with a nose of steaming French roast coffee, plum and … [Read more...] about Aluvé Winery 2016 Menozzi Vineyard Estate Petit Verdot, Walla Walla Valley $52