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2014 Kenefick Ranch Petite Sirah
Region: 100% Estate Grown in the Calistoga AVA of the Napa Valley
Volume: 190 Cases
Composition: 80% Petit Sirah, 10% Merlot, 10% Malbec
Average Tons/Acre: 2.9
Average Brix: 28.2
Hand Harvested: 9/28/14
Wood: 10% New French Burgundy Oak
90% Neutral French Oak
Fermentation: 3 Day Cold Soak
One Pump-over per Day
Pressed Off of Skins at 5 Brix
Bottled: June 6, 2016
Barrel Aged: 18 months
Bottle Aged: 2 years
pH: 3.72
TA: 6.1 g/L
ALC%: 15.6
Winemaker Notes:
Dark berry notes, nuances of anise and marzipan form the aromatics. Lush ripe jammy notes, and well integrated tannins contribute to the palate. Hints of pluot and cranberries on the finish. Good to drink now and will cellar well for the next 10-15 years.
