2018 Farmhouse Vineyards Petite Sirah
Signature Series
We have been contracting fruit from Farmhouse Vineyards for a number of years. We have found we consistently love the Petite Sirah coming out of this vineyard. It is velvety and smooth, with lovely blueberry cobbler notes and it is a dream in new or neutral oak. We often find ourselves blending with this lot, as a little bit can do a lot to round the mouthfeel of a blend. We felt it was time for this vintage to showcase what Petite Sirah can be on it’s own, and share with you the joy we feel each time we get to sample it ourselves.
Wine Specs
Wine Specs
Vintage
2018
Varietal
Petite Sirah
Appellation
Texas High Plains
Vineyard Designation
Farmhouse Vineyards
Acid
TA: 6.54
pH
3.55
Aging
18 months in second use American oak barrels
Fermentation
Bins with manual punch downs
Alcohol %
14.1
Wine Profile
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
The bouquet on this wine is rich with notes of ripe blackberries, blueberries, violets, white pepper and bramble. On the palate rich dark fruit dominates with a velvety mouthfeel and luscious tannins.
Vineyard Notes
Elevation: 3300 ft. Soil Type: Red Sandy Loam over Caliche
Winemaker Notes
"We have been contracting fruit from Farmhouse Vineyards for a number of years, although it is a more recent planting in the last 7 years or so. We have found we consistently love the Petite Sirah coming out of this site. It is velvety and smooth, with lovely blueberry cobbler notes and it is a dream in new oak or neutral. We often find ourselves blending with this lot, as a little bit can do a lot to round the mouthfeel of a blend. We felt it was time this vintage to showcase what Petite Sirah can be on it’s own, and share with you the joy we feel each time we get to sample it ourselves." - Joanna Wilczoch, Winemaker
Food Pairing Notes
Red meats, particularly lamb. Goat cheeses and stilton would be lovely with this wine and it is equally as pleasant on it’s own.
Production
50 cases
Other Notes
Cellar Recommendation: Drink now through 2032.