2015 Cavern Select Petit Verdot
2015 Cavern Select Petit Verdot
Bottled: July 2017
Production: 236 cases
Released: October 2017
Technical Information:
100% Petit Verdot
pH: 3.75
Total Acidity: 6.65 g/L
Alcohol 15.0%
100% Oak Aged 18 Months (blend of oak upright and new French and European oak)
Tasting Notes:
Visual: deep purple
Aroma: leather, plum, violets
Taste: blueberry preserves, vanilla, forest floor
Body: structured, firm tannins
Finish: Robust, oak driven
Vineyard Notes:
100% Creston sub-appellation of the Paso Robles AVA
Vintage Notes:
The 2015 vintage was another challenging season in Paso Robles. We began our spring with marginal moisture, the product of meager winter rains. This dry start was followed by above average warm temperatures into April, at which point we experienced an unusual cool down. This cooling lasted through May, which gave us a tough start to the growing season. The volatile temperatures along with untimely winds resulted in poor flowering and fruit set, equaling a less than average crop. Temperatures remained moderate until an extended heat spike in early September, moderating back to normal temperatures to finish the season. Overall, we experienced a vigorous early harvest season with good conditions for ripening.
Winemaker Notes:
This wine comes from one of our favorite Creston vineyards. This steep sloped, chalky soiled site makes wines with amazing concentration and flavor profiles. While this wine is not for the everyday Grenache drinker, those that appreciate a big wine and the endless food pairing options will love the 2015 Petite Verdot. This wine was made for BBQ and braises. Age for the next 5-7 years.
Cavern Select
Robert Hall’s Cavern Select wines are offered exclusively to our Cavern Club members and tasting room guests. Selected from the best barrels available in our wine cavern, these varietals and blends are made in limited production to showcase the highlights of each vintage.