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Petit Verdot

Canyon Wind

Grand Valley · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Petit Verdot
Country
United States
Region
Grand Valley
Appellation
Grand Valley
Body
medium
Acidity
medium
Tannin
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

lamb · grilled meats · aged cheeses · game meats

Rated vintages

  • 201285 pts

    Dark purple in color, the nose is oak-laden, with toasted vanilla, sawdust and coconut pervading. Medium to full bodied, the palate is dark and brooding featuring rich black fruit, extracted tannins and a cocoa-dusted finish.

  • 201083 pts

    The aromas on this Petit Verdot seem pinched, offering only restrained notes of wild berry and tired smoky wood. This is a medium-bodied effort, which bears a humdrum midpalate and a textured finish that echoes the smoky wood tone.