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

laposte
QOTD:
I am embarrassed to say I have never had a 100% PV. I think I am waiting for oh say Wednesday.
January 22, 2008

billr
QOTD: Never had one. Will have to get one to drink…..
January 22, 2008

familydoc
I’ve tried one PV, the Northstar Petite Verdot. I really enjoyed it, definitly thought it could use some time sideways. My wife wouldn’t let me buy…..
January 22, 2008

SteveW
Great Episode, nice of you to try lesser known grapes.
I’ve only tried one and it was at a tasting in Seattle,
it was the 2004 Januik Petit Verdot Ciel du Cheval Vineyard.
It was very a dark and concentrated wine.
I would try more but you just don’t see much Petit Verdot in the local
wine stores.
January 22, 2008

Andre
Thanks for the great episode on a grape you love!

QOTD:
1) I haven’t had a PV yet.
2) n/a
3) I’m waiting to be able to afford ANY wine since I have to pay for a wedding this summer! (my own wedding that is, just got engaged not too long ago)
January 22, 2008

ScottG
QOTD: Never had one, and it doesn’t sound like a wine I would enjoy. However, if I run across one at a tasting, I would give it a shot…
January 22, 2008

Steve Webster
Just a new 2 week old vaniac, and 2 month old wine steward in Washington state. (I love that you love, and I love, what we’re doing here in the wine world.)

A couple of my friends, my wife and I were able to do some blending at Conn Creek in Napa. So we were able to taste wines out of the barrel from vineyards all over the valley. One that was facinating to me was the Petite Verdot. I could have bottled it by itself! That would have taken the fun out of the blending experience though. It’s fun to see it out on its own.
I may seek out the Murphy Goode.
January 22, 2008

CyberTLH
GV, My wife and I agree that the Meeker PV was the best of the few we’ve had. Actually, that gave us the idea that you should do a Bordeaux blending secret pak. We did a blending party for New Years eve, 2005 and wound up with a PV heavy blend to go with the Rib Roast that night. Blending bordeaux variatals has become a hobby with us since that night. What do you thnk???
January 22, 2008

Tooch
QOTD: I have not had a petit verdot – will check out my local shop this weekend to see what they’ve got.

Pats by 24
January 22, 2008

WineMad
I had the Murphy Goode once on the rec of a local mechant, I remember liking it (”good food wine”) but not much else about it, I will definitely pick up another bottle…
January 22, 2008

latraviata
I have never had one but will check the next time I am in the state liquor store.
January 22, 2008

Hotshot162
QOTD: No, never have one before. I’m willing to try one if I can find one in my local wine shop…maybe I will look harder next time.
January 22, 2008

BobMac
Never had one. PV ain’t big in the NV.
January 22, 2008

Jason Chu
QOTD: I have not, I shall go check it out as soon as I can

A rather short episode this time around. Short on time today, Mott and Gary?
January 22, 2008

Glenn
Never had a PV by itsekf but will now seek one out. Excited about the oregano flavor profile.
January 22, 2008

Wine Not?
I had PV from the barrel at a Franciscan blending tasting last year. We had to taste the 5 grapes and then make our version of Magnificat. That was fun! Anyway, as I remember the PV was something of a monster and I thought it probably wouldn’t work as a single varietal….guess I was wrong! I’ll have to pick one up soon and give it another try, thanks to your show!
January 22, 2008

dtmmedia
I’ve never had PV. I think i’m waiting for my next trip to the wine store.
January 22, 2008

Ernest_G
QOTD: Have not had one. . .need to try one. But my local wine store only has one type (according to their website). Maybe, I’ll have to pick one from your outlet, GV.

AH, OH, APPLE!

GG, GV.
January 22, 2008

davebw
1. Yes. I enjoyed it.
2. Can’t remember what it was. Crap.
3. I like trying new stuff, no problems there, its the budget that’s the limit.

Dave.
January 22, 2008

Garrett C.
Love the PV show!! The best one I’d ever had was never really one at all–it was the Petit Verdot component of the Cain 5/Concept. Met up with Chris Howell and he brought some barrel samples…being an enology student definitely has its privileges! Oh, and there are better Virginia PV’s out there–try the ‘06 Veritas.
January 22, 2008

steve
never had and after those reviews not looking like i will ha some day
January 22, 2008

Jaybird
I think you said green 12 times…I have never had a petit verdot by itself. I thought is was mainly a blending grape to add color and tannin. So to answer part 3 of the question, I have never seen or noticed it other then in a bordeaux blend.
January 22, 2008

Mike Z
Think I had a PV at a tasting room in Napa at some point… but I don’t seem to remember so it must not have been all that good. I hear the WA state ones are kickin’ butt though.
January 22, 2008

Mike G
yup, I have about a case or so of PV in the wine cooler. Mine are various vintages of the Australian producer DogRidge from Maclaren Vale. Have a good evening all.
M
January 22, 2008

Mrbuzz
Believe it or not…..Heitz Cellars makes an interesting PV!