The Wonderful World Of Petit Verdot

The Wonderful World Of Petit Verdot – Episode #391

January 22, 2008

Oh boy Gary will be in a good mind set today as he gets to taste his boyhood love “Petit Verdot” Honestly a grape that is on the rise with global warming.

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Pago del Vicario Petit Verdot Rosado
2004 Murphy Goode River Ranch Petit Verdot 2004
2003 Stonegate Wappo Vineyard Petit Verdot
2006 Pearmund Petit Verdot

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January 22, 2008

Dominus
Oops, “in any given year”

We need an edit function on this board.
January 22, 2008

Dominus
Hmmm, my only experience with PV is whether Dominus used it in sny given year in their blend.

QOTD:

#1 No
#2 See #1
#3 Will definitely seek it out and the Radool apple TV? Would this be a prize? It’s very cool and would love to have one. Trying to figure out the cryptic message at the end. Are you signing up with Steve Jobs?
January 22, 2008

Tgatesman
Like a lot of others, I have not had it alone. I do have a bottle but I have not tried it yet.
January 22, 2008

SoCal
QOTD: I have only had PV in blends but I would love to try a 100% version from France.
January 22, 2008

Carolyn
Most recent – Pirramimma Petit Verdot from Australia – ~$25 range (I’m seeing the trend). 9.85 on the yummy scale.
January 22, 2008

The Fanjestic
QotD – Never had a straight Petite Verdot, mainly because of the QPR and lack of choices. Even in Kansas City big wine shops, there just isn’t a big enough demand for it – plus not that many wineries make a straight Petite Verdot. I might try the Murphy & Goode if it wasn’t so expensive.
January 22, 2008

Brian Specht
QOTD: 1)No, 2) 3) Never really seen it anywhere.
January 22, 2008

Mark G
QTOD: Have never had Pt. Verdot, but with your rage about it, I need to pick some up. At least, one; at least.
January 22, 2008

downtnmark
QOTD: Yeah, I done d’ stuff.

I first tasted it at Bell Cellars (Napa Valley). It was nice, but for $50? Then, at the 2005 Ridge Monte Bello “Component” tasting, I tasted some young. Last summer, at Hess Collection, I tasted (and bought) the 2004 Petite Verdot, which I plan to age about 3 years or so. 2004 was a great PV and CF year in Napa Valley.

Gary: Do you want to open this with me in 2010?
January 22, 2008

BruceP
Yep. Last one I had was the 2005 Petit Verdot from Lodi by Periscope Cellars. Think I’ve had one by Concannon as well.
January 22, 2008

Mikereyno
My wife and I have tried and love Petit Verdot we got from a vineyard in Sonoma where you can only get the wine there or by belonging to their club. We visited Stryker in Sonoma when we were there two years ago and really liked the Petit Verdot we tried at the tasting bar. we received some in their shipments to us and have actually gone back and bought half a case of their 2002 Monte Rosso Vineyard Sonoma Valley PV and half a case of their 2004 Speedy Creek Vinyard Knights Valley PV.
January 22, 2008

wannaBconnoisseur
Q- 1. Don’t think so. 3. Soon, if I come across one that sounds interesting.
January 22, 2008

Brad O
Hummmm!!
I have not had a 100% pv wine.
Only had it blended with other varieties.
Will have to keep my eye out for it.
Love the Apple, Love the Apple.
From a Mac user.
Brad
January 22, 2008

cma82
QOTD: I’ve never had a 100% Petit Verdot. I’ve never really seen one around, then again I haven’t been looking too hard!

I’m going to look for one soon, any suggestions on outstanding examples? Its finally the girlfriends 21st this weekend so I’ll be on the lookout for some good wines to pick up!
January 22, 2008

BobbyTiger
1. Never. 2. /skip to Q3/ 3. At this point, I’m still not sure that I will anytime soon- unless the effects of (ahem) climate change results in bumper crops which may lower the costs. $20 to $25 for a so-so bottle of wine is a pass in my book.
January 22, 2008

Mikie C
qotd: not yet, but will when it shows up here in the PA state stores…
January 22, 2008

KVolk
QOTD: no, N/A, good question I don’t know why not….
January 22, 2008

ryang
1. nope haven’t found one yet.
2. N/A
3. I’ll be happy to pick one up but I’m still trying to figure out the Rick Ross connection? What kind of “greens” would you be referring to Gary?
January 22, 2008

brorjace
The only time I’ve ever had PV is in cali blends and bordeaux, but nothing straight up.
January 22, 2008

grace
QOTD: 1. yes; 2. don’t remember; 3. will hook myself up with some more soon.
January 22, 2008

J-Pipes
QOTD: No, I haven’t… but I will!!!!!
January 22, 2008

19namatb69
never had one by itself, none, I have some in Bordeaux blends, so for now that will have to do.
January 22, 2008

Colin Nicol
QOTD: Have not had one, anxious to try one, next time I’m out and about I will try to pick one up. I’m all about new grapes.
January 22, 2008

KAllardNYC
QOTD:

1. Not yet.
2. Duh.
3. When you carry more then two PVs and with better QPRs.

Thanks GV for the lowdown on the PV, but they need better QPR.

The Shadow
January 22, 2008

Sven Johnson
1. No 2. n/a 3. Because I’m a poor member of the ckc.