There is no mistaking this as anything but Petit Verdot, and it is a fine example. It is more taut than the California examples that I typically get to sample, and that works in its favor, with nice wood and spice tones serving to tone down the violets that are the hallmark of the variety. Supple grip keeps the flavors coming through a long finish that should continue to open with further bottle aging. Well done!
Argonne Cellars, Red Mountain (Washington) Petit Verdot 2020
By Rich Cook