Petite Sirah 2020
The 2020 Petite Sirah from the San Luis Obispo Coast is a bold, concentrated wine from the Poletti Vineyard at Edna Ranch. It features aromas of black plum, blueberry, dark earth, and cocoa. On the palate, bright cassis and plum flavors blend with leather, fig, and savory notes, supported by vibrant acidity and firm tannins. Aged for 18 months in French Oak, this wine has excellent aging potential.
Vineyard
Our small block of Clone 3 Petite Sirah is situated in the Poletti Vineyard of Edna Ranch, set back in the hills of the Santa Lucia Mountain range, in addition to Petite Sirah’s long hang time each year, the light, well-drained soils and low fertility of this block produce smaller berries with a great concentration of color and flavor.
Winemaking
After destemming and optical sorting, grapes were cold soaked for two days at cooler temperatures before fermentation in an open top stainless-steel tank. After fermentation, the wine was aged for 18 months in 100% French Oak barrels that were 22% new French Oak.
Nose: Concentrated black plum and blueberry aromas are accented by notes of dark earth, cocoa, fennel and black pepper.
Palate: Fresh, bright flavors of cassis and plum are mixed with leather, fig, and savory notes supported by bright acidity and a firm tannic structure for aging.