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 23, 2008

Yoni Rabkin
QOTD: Never had a petite verdo… better add it to the list.
January 23, 2008

Simon D
QOTD: Nope never had one, but I am a fan of the Murphy Goode Fume Blanc so I think I’ll look out for this PV!
January 23, 2008

CRZYWinemaker
Good show Gary. PV has mainly been used as a blender, but I did have a 100% PV from Matthews Cellars in Woodinville, Wa. It was inky black, huge tannin and definitely needed some cellar time. I’d seek out more PV’s, but they are hard to come by. Are you going to be on Apple TV or what ?
January 23, 2008

Syrahhhhhhhhh
GVNC,

Great show and educational to boot.

QOTD: I’m with the other two WAers and had the Januik. I recently picked up 2 bottles of 2005 PV from OS (Owen Sullivan) but I heard they only made 50 cases! Poof, gone. Otherwise in lots of blends. I’m going to order some of the Murphy-Goode, thanks for the tip.
January 23, 2008

Will G
You rock buddy! Well, 2 for 4 ain’t bad. Looking forward to tasting these over the next couple weeks. I was thinking about the AppleTV myself after the updates Steve Jobs announced at the keynote last week! Would definitely be easier than loading up my video ipod and hooking it up to the TV to watch WLTV…

QOTD:
1) No, haven’t had a Petit Verdot yet.
2) I’ve got two bottles each of the ones you just tasted (plus the Escafeld).
3) Cuz I was waiting for you to check ‘em out and taste along!
January 23, 2008

Lewy
QOTD: Yes; 2005 Cadence Petit Verdot Camerata
January 23, 2008

Vinsant
Tasted some PV out of the tanks at Robert Karl in WA. Great bouquet and color grape.
January 23, 2008

Ryan
You said if I know who Rick Ross is holla, so here’s a holla!
January 23, 2008

Corrado
QOTD: Sort of.

I have a few bottles of Kent Rasmussen Petit Verdot in the cellar. I guess I’m waiting for the right meal opportunity to open it up. I’m also trying to drink through some less age-worthy wine in my cellar right now & let some of the newer purchases rest.
January 23, 2008

CoolHandLuke
I have never had a PV. I guess it is time to try. To be honest I never heard of PV before watching Wine Library TV.
January 23, 2008

terry
QOTD:
not a chance to even look up for one.
i am too busy with other weird grapes like Tempranillo
January 23, 2008

Arthur
Been diggin pv for a while. Some nice stuff made in Santa Barbara and in southern parts of Monterey County.

It’s part of what call the “formidable four”: Petit verdot, Petit syrah, Tannat and Dornfelder.
January 23, 2008

Gabriel
QOTD: No, no, no.

Only stuff we get out here are cheap South American wines and crap from elsewhere.
January 23, 2008

Spinner
QOTD

PV, nope none yet,
Why? just starting to hear about it.
January 23, 2008

Jang-Woo Park
qotd: I’ve had only one petit verdot so far which was a free-shipping item long time ago. oh, it’s Ballast Stone Petit Verdot 2003. I wasn’t really crazy about it because it was a little bit lighter than I expected(I’m not so sure why I expected it in that way…. mmm)
January 22, 2008

orion
1) not yet
2) …
3) i can’t recall ever seeing even one type in the store where i normally shop. i guess that means i should find a better wine store…
January 22, 2008

MonkuWino
QOTD: I’ve had only one Petit Verdot, the 2004 Escafeld and it was a most excellent wine! A great introduction to the grape, in my opinion.
January 22, 2008

Michael Y
qotd not yet. too many varietals to try.
January 22, 2008

jfoobar
Yes, I have had a few including at least two from Virginia. I must admit I am waiting still for the “best” one as none stand out that vividly in my memory.
January 22, 2008

Mario Salas
QOTD: Have a bottle of 2005 Lodi Petite Verdot in my wine rack waiting for consumption. Loved it at the winery…we’ll see how it holds up
January 22, 2008

Canadian Chris
QOTD: Haven’t had one! Waiting to get my hands on a bottle of the stratus 04 PV!! Not a huge selection out here, but I have seen the odd one kicking around. I will definitely pick up the next one I see and give it a go.
January 22, 2008

NathanN
Cool show!
QOTD: Have had one P.V. at the Chicago WLTV party. Canâ€™t remember it though
January 22, 2008

Grapestompper (Dave)
QOTD: I’ve had it as a single varietal. Can’t remeber what or if I liked it. But now I want to try it and pay attention this time.
January 22, 2008

KAHUNA
What’s a reassurgence?
January 22, 2008

MB Dallas
QOTD: I’ve never had PV. It will be the next bottle I pick up; anxious to give it a try.