Côtes de Ciel 2012 Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Petit Verdot (Red Mountain)

Country: US / Washington
Variety: Petit Verdot
Winery: Côtes de Ciel / Ciel du Cheval Vineyard

Pure Petit Verdot from Red Mountain’s quintessential Bordeaux varietal vineyard—does it get any better? Big, deep and tannic, with lovely purity, this features ultraripe fig and plum fruit with a pleasing salinity. The finish is persistent and shows a streak of iron. Note the alcohol is pushing 16% however it is beautifully integrated.