Stags' Leap Winery Petite Sirah Napa Valley 2020 (750ml) Brachetto d'Acqui

Stags' Leap Winery Petite Sirah Napa Valley 2020 (750ml) Brachetto d'AcquiOur 2020 Petite Sirah has lovely floral aromatic intensity showcasing notes of fresh violet, candied floral blossom and black raspberry. On the palate, these notes are echoed, with layers of creamy blueberry, ripe Bing cherry, raspberry gelato, and black cherry liquor. There is a richness and opulence to this wine, with intriguing power and intensity while the tannins come across fresh and chewy adding structure, finesse, and complexity. Secondary

leaves floating through the air

fresh cut grass

and instead of trying to make this wine at home

The wine is fresh and gentle on the palate

cold fermentation was followed by an additional three months aging sur lie for added complexity

yet it’s going to develop additional nuances with another 4-6 years of bottle age and have 25-30 years of prime drinking

The vines have been cultivated biodynamically since their purchase in early 2004

This vintage reflects the balance

is a single-vineyard wine of great quantified quality

with clear references to the undergrowth

The palate offers flavors of Meyer lemon

Well structured