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Howell Mountain Vineyard

2012 Napa Valley Petite Sirah

The Goosecross Howell Mountain Vineyard Petite Sirah from the 2012 vintage is a captivating red wine that beautifully embodies the rich character of Napa Valley. With a full-bodied structure, it offers a delightful experience that is both bold and opulent. The wine showcases high acidity, presenting a lively and mouthwatering profile that invigorates the palate. Its fruit intensity is prominent, revealing layers of dark fruit flavors such as blackberry and plum, harmoniously intertwined with subtle spice notes. The tannins are firm and structured, providing a robust backbone that enhances the wine's ability to age gracefully. Delightfully dry, this Petite Sirah is a stunning representation of the Howell Mountain terroir, perfect for those who appreciate depth and complexity in their wine.

Tasting notes:


Blackberry

Blackberry

Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Pairs well with:


Grilled Lamb, Lamb Chops, Grilled Meats

Region:


Napa County
Napa County

It may be small, but when it comes to American wine regions, they do not come much bigger than Napa County. Home to the famous Napa Valley, which comprises most of its area, the Napa name has gained global recognition for its exceptional wines—especially its Bordeaux varieties. Most Napa County wineries choose to be more location-specific when labeling their wine, listing the name of sub-regions like Yountville, Los Carneros or Rutherford to capitalize on the name recognition. However, with such an abundance of high-quality grapes grown across the region, plenty of négociant winemakers blend fruit from different sub-regions. This gives Napa County wines excellent regional balance, taking advantage of different terroirs and mesoclimates.

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