2022 Petite Sirah, Tombstone

Straddling the hills between the Dry Creek and Alexander Valleys, the Tombstone vineyard enjoys warm days and cool, breeze-filled nights. Petite Sirah loves the gravelly, well-drained soils of this rocky hillside estate vineyard. The soil’s heat retention also makes this vineyard ideal for extraordinary Zinfandel, which we blend into this Petite Sirah. Thanks to the region’s cooling coastal nighttime influence, grapes enjoy a lengthened “hang” time that cultivates intense flavors. The grapes were harvested by hand and fermented in stainless-steel tanks on its native yeast. After the fermentation finished, the wine went into French oak barrels to age for the next 18 months before being bottled unfined.

VINEYARD DETAILS
Soil profile: Pleasanton gravelly loam
Aspect: Western
Elevation: 800 feet
Year Planted: 1992
Clone: Heritage
Rootstock: St. George
Trellis: VSP

HARVEST October 2022

COMPOSITION 94% Petite Sirah, 6% Zinfandel

ANALYSES
pH 3.71
Acidity .62 grams/100 ml
Alcohol 14.8%
Sugar .01%

PRODUCTION 4 barrels

CELLARING Optimal storage temperature 55-60° F (13-16° C)

Judging Notes: "Lively acid feel. Buoyant. Notes of blueberry and spice."