2023 Estate Petit Verdot

The wine presents a deep, inky purple-garnet color with intense youthful vibrancy. On the nose, it is powerfully aromatic and floral, dominated by lavish violets and lavender, complemented by generous dark fruit blackberry, blueberry, and plum along with mountain Petit Verdot signatures of dry herbs, graphite, and crushed rock minerality. The palate is fruit-forward and medium-bodied, offering elegant concentration of dark berry fruit wrapped in a beautiful floral veil that defines high-elevation Petit Verdot from Spring Mountain. Velvety tannins provide refined structure and gentle grip without heaviness, while vibrant mountain acidity adds lift, freshness, and poise.The historic vineyard sites contribute layers of complexity with savory herb, dark chocolate, and distinctive volcanic/sedimentary earthiness that support rather than overpower the vibrant fruit. This single-varietal wine beautifully captures the variety’s potential for elegance and balance in the cooler 2023 vintage. It finishes with excellent length and persistence, echoing violets, ripe dark berry fruit, floral perfume, and refined mineral savoriness. Overall, a standout mountain Petit Verdot—fruit-forward, elegantly medium-bodied, floral, and structured—that highlights the grace and intensity possible from Spring Mountain.