Valley Road Vineyards, Monticello (Virginia) Petit Verdot 2014

 This is among the most “polished” of the 2014 Virginia Petit Verdots I have tasted, but it isn’t “polished” to the point of being overly “domesticated.”  Straddling the line between medium- and full-bodied, it displays moderately deep color but good depth of flavor, with appropriately restrained oak lending just touches of spice and toast.  The tannins are noticeable but definitely not hard, making for a texture that is supple and suave.