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

Tom R
I’ve only tried two Petit Verdots. The first was a 2004 PV from Stryker Sonoma, and although I like most of their wines, that one disappointed me. It left me with the impression that PV really SHOULD be used as a blending wine, and was too raw to stand on its own.

However, I recently tried a 2003 PV from Imagery in Sonoma, and I liked that one a lot better, so now I’m more interested in this varietal. I might even give Stryker’s a second chance. Maybe I was having a bad day.
January 22, 2008

Kevin W.
Never tried a Petit Verdot. Just getting into wine so I have not tried all the different varietals. Next time I hit up my local wine shop I’ll see if I can get my hands on a not too expensive one. Although I am not a college kid, I shop like one.
January 22, 2008

Ina V-G
Awesome…you just made my hubby, Will G’s day by reviewing some of the wines that he sent to you! Thanks!

QOTD: Will bought those same bottles for us to try…so we’ll probably check those out this weekend!
January 22, 2008

Brandon T.
Gary, will you go ahead and bring a hot girl and take Petit Verdot grapes and smush them on your chest and then slather her buttocks with grapes and wine.
January 22, 2008

Anthony L.
QOTD: Never had Petit Verdot. Actually, I had never heard of the grape. But I won’t be waiting much longer. I’m going to try one as soon as I can find one.

Great show. I love learning about new grape varieties. Two thumbs up.
January 22, 2008

E
Yes – the De Bortoli Vat 4 or whatever it was was interesting, and so was the Canyon Wind PV (85% or so, at least) from western Colorado. Both of them reasonably priced.
January 22, 2008

MattE
QOTD: Haven’t had a Petite Verdot as a single grape but just as a blend. Glad to see that you tried a VA wine, but your tasting notes are similar to my experience really green & really funky wines.

I’m putting together a list of wines to try & take advantage of the local mixed case discounts at my local wine merchant
January 22, 2008

KC
Interesting show.

QOTD: Never had one that wasn’t blended. Not waiting for anything in particular – it’s on my list.
January 22, 2008

Cal
QOTD: Nope, never tried one. Maybe this weekend……
January 22, 2008

Larry The Wine Guy
LOVE P.V. ….Still not sold on the Idea of a straight P.V. and haven’t had one at a price range that I think was worth the bucks yet. I absolutly love it as a blending grape in Wines….especially the Wines that put around 10% of P.V. in…my two faves…are the 2004 Bell Wine Cellars (Anthony Bell former winemaker for 15 vintages at B.V. Winery now on his own) Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from Truchard Vineyards and Beckstoffer…uses 10% Petite Verdot which makes it a very elegant Cabernet and I prefer Washington State Cabs, Merlots and Syrahs but this Napa Valley Cab by Bell is A Handcrafted effort in this Sommelier’s Opinion thanks to the talents of Anthony Bell and Thanks to 10% P.V.!! Secondly, I always was a fan of Montes Purple Angel…Carmenere at it’s best but 9% P.V. is what makes the wine so complex and floral and spicy…and of course PURPLE as is Bell Cab thanks to one of the best Red Grape Varietals in the World…I Agree With G.V. I’m Down with P.V. but still not as a single Varietal Grape yet…but Soon!!!
January 22, 2008

kaybee
Something new for me!

QOTD
No, therefore, no, never heard of it b4. Did try a Cab Franc that I thought was great (Francis Coppola 2004.)
January 22, 2008

Joel M
GV, another break out of the box show with PV. I have been wanting to try some PV for some time, but the value is just not there. Plus, I am on a Cab Franc kick right now. I need a reason to buy a couple bottles, but haven’t found one yet. Will stick to blends for right now.
January 22, 2008

Harley Stan
Gary, great episode, it was short but the energy for the PV was there.

QOTD- Not yet, what am I waiting for? I still haven’t opened the Bandol from a month or two ago, but I am getting there. I am planning on trying the PV in the future, next time I go buying I will pick one or two up.
January 22, 2008

Grape Expectations
QOTD: I’ve never had a PV. I’ve been trying to find one every since you started raving about them, Gary, but haven’t come across one yet. I’ll keep trying though–maybe the next time I get to the big city or down to California.
January 22, 2008

Theresa
Had a Ken Rasmussen 100% PV—tasty and unique. Looking forward to trying more!
January 22, 2008

RichE
QOTD:
I have had a few PV’s and grave them everyday.
I also enjoy the blended REDS when then imclude PV.

Currently I’m consuming the:
Imagery PV’s, I pick up a case in the fall 2007.
LOVE IT.
January 22, 2008

Kyct
I have not but been thinking about it. Not a lot of shops in my area with wide selection.
January 22, 2008

Nathan
I have never had a Petit Verdot. Im new to the wine world and will hopefully get to try it along with many others in the near future.
January 22, 2008

Kristen
Ah, I was wondering when you’d devote an episode to your wine-love, petit verdot! I can’t believe how dark that rosÃ© looked! It was almost like a beaujolais!

QOTD1: No probably only in a blend. QOTD2: See last question. QOTD3: To actually find a wine with a majority of PV. It’s not the most common of things.
January 22, 2008

fotodevil
QOTD: I’ve never had a PV. I guess I am waiting for you to send me an appleTV as motivation
January 22, 2008

KyleLikesTies
QoTD: Yes, I’ve tried the PV, mainly thanks to all the praise it gets from you, GV … I’ve had De Bortoli Vat 4 (I *think* the ‘04), which I liked quite a bit … although I’ve no other experience with the grape to compare it against. I’ll have to look again to see if they’ve got any others available.
January 22, 2008

amgryger
QOTD: 1) Not yet. 2) See previous. 3) There are a lot of other wines I’ve also never ahead of it on that list. It will make its way to the top sooner or later.
January 22, 2008

expatlurker
no I have never tried but will go looking for some. Nice show
January 22, 2008

FJDR
1) No
2) See #1
3) For the shop I buy from to carry an affordable one.
January 22, 2008

The Original Marc
QOTD: I’ve had two, both Australian. De Bortoli and Piramimma. The first was kinda eh. The Piramimma I just had this past weekend and hated it. With that said, I’m always willing to try another.