Rasa Vineyards

Living in the Limelight Petit Verdot

9.333 ratings
9.46 pro ratings
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Petit Verdot
Lamb, Baking Spices, Potato, Pasta, Exotic Spices, Chicken, Herbs, Turkey, White Rice, Hard Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, Mushrooms, Beef, Onion, Soft Cheese, Duck, Pork, Beans & Peas, Tomato-Based
Top Notes For
David Shaw

A rare PNW PV, violet and wood aromas, lovely

A rare PNW PV, violet and wood aromas, lovely

Sep 17th, 2023
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

If you weren't a Rush fan or born much later, this one takes it's name from the Rush song "Limelight" and lyric,"Living in the Limelight." It's a blend of; 90% Petit Verdot, 5% Cabernet & 5% Merlot. Soft ripe fruits of; blueberries, dark cherries, blackberries, strawberries, plum, baking spices, loamy soils and fragrant purple foral bouquet. Body is M and the tannins are M-M+ but seriously velvety. Lean ripe fruits of; blueberries, dark cherries, blackberries, strawberries & plum. Baking spices, loamy soils and fragrant purple foral bouquet. Great acidity and elegantly, lean polished, floral finish.

If you weren't a Rush fan or born much later, this one takes it's name from the Rush song "Limelight" and lyric,"Living in the Limelight." It's a blend of; 90% Petit Verdot, 5% Cabernet & 5% Merlot. Soft ripe fruits of; blueberries, dark cherries, blackberries, strawberries, plum, baking spices, loamy soils and fragrant purple foral bouquet. Body is M and the tannins are M-M+ but seriously velvety. Lean ripe fruits of; blueberries, dark cherries, blackberries, strawberries & plum. Baking spices, loamy soils and fragrant purple foral bouquet. Great acidity and elegantly, lean polished, floral finish.

Aug 18th, 2017
Ned Clark

Really solid PV. Drinking well.

Really solid PV. Drinking well.

1 person found it helpfulOct 1st, 2017
Christopher Stadler

Violets, purple goodness. Big fruit. Big acid. Soft tannins. Better than Jonata? Different, but I'd say yes.

Violets, purple goodness. Big fruit. Big acid. Soft tannins. Better than Jonata? Different, but I'd say yes.

Sep 22nd, 2016
Mark Horn

Just like I remember from the tasting dinner. And what a great night that was!

Just like I remember from the tasting dinner. And what a great night that was!

Apr 17th, 2020
Paul T HB

See @David T post for in depth details. At least an hour decant to coax out all the flavors
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See @David T post for in depth details. At least an hour decant to coax out all the flavors
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Mar 24th, 2020
Mike Levin

Really not my jam. Too high abv for me without a real cohesion

Really not my jam. Too high abv for me without a real cohesion

Jan 28th, 2018
Nicolas Emery

Just delicious

Just delicious

Jan 14th, 2018
Sarah Milsow-Guenther

What a yummy PV. Probably could have kept this in the bottle for a bit longer. Wine was 1/3 up the cork. Lots of flavor on this one. Does not disappoint. Let it breathe.

What a yummy PV. Probably could have kept this in the bottle for a bit longer. Wine was 1/3 up the cork. Lots of flavor on this one. Does not disappoint. Let it breathe.

Mar 2nd, 2016
Bobby Gilbane

Liking it. Liking it a whole lot.

Liking it. Liking it a whole lot.

Jan 24th, 2016