![]() ![]() Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes – Eight Cool and Unique Wines to Try Now Pair with grilled steak with peppercorn sauce or chocolate souffle. Notes of deep, dark chocolate, raspberry and spice give way to rich, velvety tannins. Nearly oxblood in color, aromas of ripe blackberry and nutmeg give way to nuanced flavor profile. ![]() The mild spring and hot summer followed by extended hang time brought subtlety and balance to this elegant wine. Winemaker Notes: This vintage seems to have been custom ‐ made for crafting Petit Verdot of perfection. Then I would pair it with a well-marbled cowboy cut steak. This Petit Verdot will benefit from aeration. The finish is dry and its rather dusty tannins stick around for a very long time. I also detected some hints of oak and black licorice. ![]() The flavor profile is an enjoyable combination of blueberry, blackberry, minerality and stewed plums. On the palate, this wine is full bodied, smooth, soft and has a drying presence from its tannins. Wine Review: This midnight purple colored Petit Verdot from Hawk and Horse is a big boy! It opens with a fragrant and attractive blueberry and boysenberry bouquet. 2014 Hawk and Horse Vineyards Petit Verdot ![]()
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