Tasting - "Michael Shaps Petit Verdot"

Name:            Michael Shaps Petit Verdot

Varietal:         Petit Verdot

Region:          Monticello, Virginia

Country:        USA

Year:             2009

Price:            $26.95

Online Review:

Becoming one of Virginia’s rising stars, Petit Verdot is well suited for the Virginia climate and soil. A small lot production of a very dark aromatic red, this wine has wonderful spice and floral notes.  The color is reflective of the concentration of flavors. Having been in French oak for eighteen months, the wine is rich, with bold tannins, a lot of structure and depth. This is a young wine that has great aging potential. 100 cases.

-Winemaker

Personal Review:

There is a strong smell of alcohol and red fruit. It is bitter but still fruity. It is very dry and sits on the tongue for a long time during the after palate.