Red
Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Petit Verdot
Puget Sound · Columbia Valley · United States
Fact sheet
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Petit Verdot
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Puget Sound · Columbia Valley
- Appellation
- Columbia Valley
- Alcohol
- 14.4%
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- high
- Tannin
- high
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
Steak · Lamb · Stews
Rated vintages
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2018
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2017
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2016
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2015
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2014
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2013
This is a rare single vineyard bottling of this up-and-coming variety in the state. It brings aromas of coffee, soil and vanilla that lead to tightly coiled purple-fruit flavors. It packs a mouthful of fruit, acid and tannins, bringing a whole lot of intrigue and appeal.
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2012
Brooding aromas of dried flowers, vanilla, cocoa, fresh herbs and potting soil lead to cherry flavors, tightly wound tannins and tart acids. It will stand up to the biggest steak.
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2011
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2010
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2009