2019 Pocai Vineyard Petite Sirah

Pocai Vineyard

Dark berry and boysenberry jam coat the palate as hints of vanilla and licorice arrive. This wines generous structure and concentration lead to a legnthy and enjoyable finish.

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Wine Specs

Vintage

2019

Varietal

Petite Sirah

Appellation

Calistoga-Napa Valley

Vineyard Designation

Pocai Vineyard

Harvest Date

September 20th

Acid

6.08 g/L

3.58

Aging

17 months in French oak barrels; 35% of which was new French oak

Alcohol %

15.2

Wine Profile

Vineyard Notes

The Pocai Vineyard has been continuously farmed by our family for over 100 years, ever since Betty Ballentine’s grandfather purchased it in 1906. Purchased with a pile of gold coins, Pocai Vineyard is the heart and soul of the Ballentine Family Estate. This vineyard is located on the southern edge of the Calistoga Appellation. The soil is Bale gravelly loam, the rockiest soil of our three vineyards, and the fertility of the soil is low, but the drainage is excellent and is perfect for growing powerful red grapes.

Winemaker Notes

We press off the Petite Sirah at dryness and barrel age in French oak for a period of 17 months. The wine is racked a little more rigorously over its life than some of our wines to allow the tannins to mature and body to develop with the additional exposure to air while racking. We bottle on the younger side to keep that vibrant fruit as bright as possible.

Food Pairing Notes

Smoked meats, BBQ or chocolate dessert

Other Notes

Varietal Composition: 97% Petite Sirah 2% Petit Verdot 1% Zinfandel