HARVEST MOON Capay Valley Petite Sirah, Yolo County
WHY WE LOVE IT:
- We love to grab a Yolo County wine winner when they appear
- Delicious wild blackberry and black pepper - rockin combo
- 92% Petit Sirah, 8% Zin blend - wow!
- This area is very warm, so the wine is ripe and velvety
WINEMAKER: Randy Pitts, a grape grower and winemaker on the family vineyard for decades. He calls himself a 'wine shepherd." We call him just plain awesome.
WHAT WE TASTED: A big, dry and beautifully dark inky wine The rich dark fruit shines against toasty oak with chewy tannins. A little spice too. Medium body.
AVA DESIGNATED: Yolo County AVA
WHAT WE PAIRED:
- Thai red duck curry
- Blue cheese
- Grilled lamb
- Chile con carne
PERSONALITY: Randy practices on-time harvesting--a once common winegrowing approach that picks the grapes earlier rather than later keeping berry structure intact. Future wine tastes juicy with lower sugar and great finesse.
TECHNICAL:
- 150 cases produced
- Alcohol 13.6%
- 40% new French and Missouri barrel
- Drink through 2026, in other words enjoy young
*Ground shipping in states where allowed. Temperature control shipping in effect May 1 through Sept 15 to protect these fine wines. A small fee will be added to each shipment. You may choose 2 day or overnight air also*. Our summer solutions overnight shipping rate is the best deal!