Trinchero 2007 Central Park West Vineyard Petite Verdot (St. Helena)

Country: US / Central Park West Vineyard
Variety: Petite Verdot California
Winery: Trinchero / St. Helena

The underlying wine is thin in fruit, so what stars is oak, with its toasty, caramelized aromas and flavors. It’s also fiercely tannic. You’ll find some briary blackberries and blueberries, but the wine illustrates why Petit Verdot is best used as a blender.