Vintage

2018

Petite Sirah - Amapola Creek, Monte Rosso, 2018

Monte Rosso Vineyards

The unique character of our Petite Sirah begins with the mountain terroir of our neighbor, the historic Monte Rosso Vineyard, and its famous red soils. This distinctive fruit is characteristic of the mineral-rich, well-drained volcanic soils of Monte Rosso. The site within the vineyard where these Petite Sirah vines are planted is especially blessed, capturing cooling breezes from the San Pablo Bay, which lengthen the ripening curve and preserve the acidity of the fruit. Conversely, the vineyards’ high elevation exposes the fruit to intense sunlight, ensuring consistent ripening and highly developed flavors. The vines are planted at an elevation of around 100+ feet above sea level and with an intensive dry-farming regimen that helps to deeply concentrate the characteristics of this variety. These vines yield just enough fruit for us to produce between 50 and 100 cases each year.

About the Amapola Creek Petite Sirah:
The nose on this wine opens with an earthy bramble of berries and plum; swirl the glass and you will uncover a gentle hint of anise, balanced against a subtle minerality that underscores and enhances the fruit. The body is huge and round, with marvelous tannin and a pleasing acidic bite. The palate holds a surprising note of cinnamon at the front, followed by a deep, dark wave of black fruit that washes through to a lengthy finish, ripe with toast and ripe red cherry.

This wine is only available to wine club members.