Osoyoos, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaMt. Boucherie modestly asks, why is it called 'petit' verdot? Good question, since this grape usually brings a fistful of power to any blend, and when bottled solo, it can be overpowering. You could argue except in cooler climates, but the problem is it is a late-ripening grape, and it usually is one of the last to come into the winery. Back in the heyday of Bordeaux, 1945 to 1990, often PV was credited with contributing to the region's greatest vintages that unfailingly were the warmest years with the best growing seasons. This PV is grown in the super warm climes of Osoyoos, and as its label suggests, it is neither little nor green. The attack is bold; the tannins dense and dry at the moment and will need some time. The fruit is big, big enough to take on the tannins, but to what end. This wine is for you if you like your red massive, savoury and meaty with a touch of leather. We could argue it should be used to juice up some of the red in the portfolio, but there is no shortage of folks who like to drink big wines — beef anyone.Tasted: 30 April 2021Tasted by: Prices:
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$29.99
750ml
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Producer: Mt. Boucherie Estate WineryDistributors: Winery Direct Grape: Petit VerdotUPC: 812289182687
Osoyoos, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaModest Wines is a newish project from the folks at Mt. Boucherie, headed by newish GM Jesse Harnden, and was originally designed to be a tiny project to pair with the food from their on-site Honest Butcher restaurant. Jesse's creativity started flowing, however, and Modest Wines now sources fruit from a few different vineyards in the Okanagan, including their estate, to make more edgy, adventuresome wines. This petit verdot comes off a vineyard in Osoyoos, which you can feel in the smouldering, uber-ripe profile of this rich, dense red. Smoked meats, charred veg, tobacco, smoked sage, mint rule a palate where the ripe blackberry, black cherry play a supporting role. Tannins are big and ragged, thankfully now integrating into the dense fruit. Too much of too much, but if you're looking for that, crack this alongside chargrilled beef.Tasted: 24 May 2021Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$29.99
750ml
winery online/direct
Producer: Mt. Boucherie Estate WineryDistributors: Winery Direct Grape: Petit VerdotUPC: 812289182687
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