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Little Sister

Wallis Family Estate

Diamond Mountain District · Napa · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Petit Verdot · Cabernet Franc · Cabernet Sauvignon
Country
United States
Region
Diamond Mountain District · Napa
Appellation
Diamond Mountain District, Napa, California
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

red meat · lamb · aged cheese · mushrooms · stews · braised dishes

Rated vintages

  • 201392 pts

    This wine is made from 57% Petit Verdot (a variety of increasing interest, it seems) from mountain sites. An additional 29% Cabernet Franc and 14% Cabernet Sauvignon help soften its tastes of black licorice, leather and black currant, dotted by a dash of black olive. Opaque in c…

  • 200991 pts

    Delicious now, this has waves of blackberries, cherries, currants, dark chocolate, spices and oak. It seems almost sweet, but the finish is a swirl of dry tannins. Might develop over the long haul, and will it certainly last to 2015. Give it a few hours in the decanter.

  • 200892 pts

    Dry and smooth as a fine old Scotch, with intricately woven blackberry, black currant, green olive and herb flavors leading to a long, spicy finish. The tannins are significant, but very finely ground. Classy and powerful, this Cabernet should develop over the next eight years.