2021 Black Mamba

I decided to play around with Petit Verdot in 2013 and, little did I know, I would fall wildly in love.  Although the berries are small, there is nothing trivial about P.V.  This captivating, inky, and elusive wine had to have a name to match its personality.  As the winemaker, I have been as mystified by the following for this wine as I am by the grape itself.

The 2019 Mamba is pure Petit Verdot and it commands your attention.  Staff desciptors:  Baby maker, desert rain, Kentucky Derby, evocative, satin ribbon.  My descriptor: Snake charmer.  

Vineyards: Sawtooth Block 64, Snake River Valley

Harvest:  10/18/2019

Barrel aged 17 months, French oak. 50% new.

Fermentation: cold soak, slow and cool fermentation, open top fermentors, punchdowns and pump-overs, pressed before dry.

Blend: 100% Petit Verdot

Cases: 217

Drink now or age 10-15 years or buy a lot and do both.