2006 Padre e Figlio

Winemaker's Notes:

"Our Gallery Collection Wines are carefully crafted from our very best vineyard blocks, receiving extra care and attention throughout the winemaking process, and then barrel selected to ensure that a Gallery Collection Wine is the very best expression of varietal character and Sierra Foothill terroir.

"Padre E Figlio" translates to Father and Son. Petite Sirah, or Durif in France, is the result of the obscure French variety Peloursin fertilized by Syrah. Therefore, in this wine Syrah is the father and Petite Sirah, the son.

In select French barrels we aged the wine and were careful to minimize harsh tannins, while still providing a solid backbone for ageing potential.

Inky dark purple in color the wine has a dense nose that begins with blueberries. Fruit gives way to pepper, sage, black olive, and vanilla. A structured acidity balances the chewy, dusty tannins. Mint lingers upon the palate with a long boysenberry finish.

2006 Padre e Figlio, Estate Grown
Shenandoah Valley(750 ml)
$30.00

Production & Technical Data:
Alcohol 14.4%
Residual Sugar: less than 0.1%

Bottling Date:
1/18/2008

Varietal Content:
65% Syrah, Estate Grown
35% Petite Sirah, Estate Grown

Limited Production!!
Only 250 cases produced.

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