Lucas & Lewellen 2008 Petit Verdot

2008.lucas&lew.pvLucas & Lewellen 2008 Petit Verdot 

Berries and herbs with a hint of tobacco and asparagus shoots.  I love to see 100% PV’s on the list.  Not common and has some distinctive aromas and characteristics that are worth celebrating.  Big herbs and minerality on the palate with a dab of pepper. The tannins spread out slowly on the palate and the finish is slow while the spices linger.

Retail: $32

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(K&S Rating: 4 of 6)


Winemaker Notes: “Most commonly, this wine is part of the Bordeaux blend complementing Cabernets and Merlots. One of Bordeaux’s oldest and rarest varieties, this is grown at the crest of a high hill overlooking the Santa Ynez River Valley. This lovely, inky-dark red wine is full of violet scents mingled with black stone fruit flavors. It is a big hearted, big bodied wine for that special occasion when only a true rarity will do.”

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