This bottling is the “swan’s song” for our Petite Sirah, as the vineyard was replanted to Cabernet for the Dunn Vineyards label in 2016.
Tasting Notes:
While being a classic, bold Howell Mountain wine, our wine also shows an elegance unusual for the varietal. Dense inky purple and blue in color. Aromas of coco, cumin, mulberry and baking spices mingle with wild berry compote. Full and rich on the palate, with a blueberry core and gingerbread spice. An age-worthy cellar star.
Vineyard History:
The four-acre Park Muscatine vineyard was originally planted in the 1890’s and has stood as a sentinel on Howell Mountain for more than a century. DNA testing shows that most of the vines are the Durif clone of Petite Sirah, and some are Peloursin, the original cross with Syrah that produced Durif. The vines were 35 years old at this vintage’s harvest.
2015 Petite Sirah “Park Muscatine Vineyard”
Varietal Blend: 100% Petite Sirah
Vineyard: Park Muscatine,
Dunn Estate
Appellation: Howell Mountain
Cooperage: 100% new French oak for 30 months
Harvest Dates: September 18th, 2015
Brix at Harvest: 22.6
Alcohol: 13.3%
Cases Produced: 228