
STONERIVER'S
PETIT VERDOT 2018

Aromas of blackberries and red currants, flavors of buttery caramel and spice, and a soft sensual texture.
WINE
VINTAGE: 2018
APPELLATION: Rogue Valley (AVA), Oregon
AGING: 16 months, new french oak
CHEMISTRY: pH 3.89; TA 6.6 g/lt
ALCOHOL: 14.6%
RESIDUAL SUGARS: 0.7%
GRAPES/HARVEST
VARIETAL: 100% Cabernet Franc
CLONE: FPS 13
ROOT STOCK: 101-14
CERTIFIED: LIVE Sustainable
HARVESTED: 2 October 2018
HARVEST BRIX: 25.9
BOTTLING
PRODUCTION: 262 Cases
BOTTLED: 16 May 2018
RELEASED: 23 Feb 2019
TTB LABEL ID: 9/16/2016
UPC: 9/16/2016
AWARDS & WINE SCORES
2019 WINE PRESS NW 21st Annual Platinum Judging
PLATINUM
2020 West Coast Wine Competition (East Meets West)
GOLD | 90 Pts
ABOUT PETIT VERDOT
PRONUNCIATION:
kab-er-nay fronk
HISTORY:
Cabernet Franc is the parent grape of both Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Complex reds result, with aromas of raspberry, bramble, and bell pepper (pyrazines).
PRIMARY FLAVORS

STRAWBERRY
RASPBERRY
BELL PEPPER
CRUSHED GRAVEL
CHILLI PEPPER
FOOD PAIRING
Higher acidity makes it possible to pair Cabernet Franc with tomato-based dishes, vinegar-based sauces (smoky BBQ anyone?), or rich legumes like black beluga lentils.





