Wine: 2012 Ruston Family Petit Verdot Stagecoach Vineyard
Estate: Ruston Family Vineyards
Vineyards: Stagecoach Vineyard
Region: Atlas Peak AVA, Napa Valley, California
Winemaker: Joshua Krupp
Elevage: Unknown
Varietal: 100% Petit Verdot
Elevage: Unknown
Varietal: 100% Petit Verdot
Decant: Day Two with Vacuvin
Location: At home on 1/2/2016.
Tasting Note:This was way too tight on day one so we left it till day two. Rich garnet red. Even on day two the nose is still very tight. Started out with a little dark fruit like light cassis. Then became slightly savory and something like a hint of yeast. But definitely more fruity notes than savory ones. As a Petit Verdot should be, there are heavy tannins (7.5/10) backed up by a full bodied. This wine coats your mouth and contains some nice fur texture. Finish sticks with a full body and is long. A good amount of cassis in the finish. Our first time with an 100% Petit Verdot, even thou we have two others in the cellar, and we were happily surprised. This definitely needs a couple more years to fully develop and open up. Great QPR!
Tasting Note:This was way too tight on day one so we left it till day two. Rich garnet red. Even on day two the nose is still very tight. Started out with a little dark fruit like light cassis. Then became slightly savory and something like a hint of yeast. But definitely more fruity notes than savory ones. As a Petit Verdot should be, there are heavy tannins (7.5/10) backed up by a full bodied. This wine coats your mouth and contains some nice fur texture. Finish sticks with a full body and is long. A good amount of cassis in the finish. Our first time with an 100% Petit Verdot, even thou we have two others in the cellar, and we were happily surprised. This definitely needs a couple more years to fully develop and open up. Great QPR!
Drink Dates: Until 2022.
Rating: 90+
Price: $ - $15.39
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