2014 Central Park West Vineyard, Petit Verdot
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2014
Varietal
Petit Verdot
Appellation
Napa Valley
Harvest Date
September 20, 2014
Acid
TA: 5.4 g/l
pH
4.0
Aging
18 months. 100% French oak (60% new)
Alcohol %
14.8
Wine Profile
Vineyard Notes
High above the Napa Valley floor in the Mayacamas Mountains, our Cloud’s Nest
Vineyard embodies the greatness of the Mt. Veeder appellation. This high altitude
vineyard is incredibly steep with gravelly soil, and like all our vineyards, must be
patiently farmed by hand. It’s cool, eastern exposure allows for extended hang
time, which imbues the grapes with greater complexity and character.
Production Notes
The 2014 growing season in Napa Valley was preceded by an exceptionally dry
winter which also included some of the coldest days on record. It began with an
early bud-break, followed by a mild spring and rain early on in the season. It was an
early-season from bud-break to veraison to harvest, with an unexpected earthquake
in late August, and some hail in late September, to keep the winemakers on their
toes. All in all, 2014 delivered a vintage of exceptional quality.
Winemaker Notes
“Though traditionally a blending grape, I really enjoy making (and drinking) this
wine on its own. this wine exhibits a bouquet of fresh flowers, chocolate covered
strawberries, and savory rocks. Big, potent tannins coat the mouth with flavors of
briary black fruits, graphite, and botanic notations. The wine finishes with the grip
of tightly wound tannins that linger in a white pepper spicy way. This is classic,
big, powerful, tannic, full-bodied Petit Verdot.“ —Mario Monticelli
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