Hope & Grace
Napa Valley Petit Verdot
Napa Valley, California, USA
Another recommendation from @David T was Hope & Grace in Yountville. Thankfully, their tasting room was just a few blocks down from where we stay.
This is hands down the best petit Verdot I’ve come across and it’s not even close. Had no idea it could taste this smooth and silky. So many are harsh, tannic, and single dimension. This was well balanced in red, blue and black fruit, herbal, peppery, and a kirsch style finish. The Malbec we tasted was also great, but this was a different level.
Another recommendation from @David T was Hope & Grace in Yountville. Thankfully, their tasting room was just a few blocks down from where we stay.
This is hands down the best petit Verdot I’ve come across and it’s not even close. Had no idea it could taste this smooth and silky. So many are harsh, tannic, and single dimension. This was well balanced in red, blue and black fruit, herbal, peppery, and a kirsch style finish. The Malbec we tasted was also great, but this was a different level.
Although the nose is a bit muted, showing only faint pencil lead and menthol, the palate is a big wash of blackberry, cocoa powder, and velvety tannins that last a good while...never thought a petite verdot could stand alone this well...
Although the nose is a bit muted, showing only faint pencil lead and menthol, the palate is a big wash of blackberry, cocoa powder, and velvety tannins that last a good while...never thought a petite verdot could stand alone this well...
Jun 13th, 2019
Definitely needs a Steak, couldn’t drink it without a nice Fillet Mignon on the side,
Definitely needs a Steak, couldn’t drink it without a nice Fillet Mignon on the side,
Mar 7th, 2019Solid 93, almost 94. This wine is 100% PV. A bit young, this one pours a dark, deep violet to the glass. There is no way light is getting through this monster. The nose is pepper and spice cake. The entry is fruitcake, pepper, allspice. The middle gains a youthful sweet tobacco leaf on top of a fruitcake red and black spice. The finish is tannic without a doubt, and I feel that another year or so would do this one quite well. A 93.45 stunner tonight, with potential to improve over the next 5 years. This one would top the 25th Anniversary William Harrison PV depending upon the style you prefer for PV. Gonna have to acquire a few for the collection! Nice pull @Shay A
Solid 93, almost 94. This wine is 100% PV. A bit young, this one pours a dark, deep violet to the glass. There is no way light is getting through this monster. The nose is pepper and spice cake. The entry is fruitcake, pepper, allspice. The middle gains a youthful sweet tobacco leaf on top of a fruitcake red and black spice. The finish is tannic without a doubt, and I feel that another year or so would do this one quite well. A 93.45 stunner tonight, with potential to improve over the next 5 years. This one would top the 25th Anniversary William Harrison PV depending upon the style you prefer for PV. Gonna have to acquire a few for the collection! Nice pull @Shay A
Nov 28th, 2018