COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2013
GRAPE
Petit Verdot
PRODUCER
K Vintners
REGION
Washington
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The B. Leighton Petit Verdot 2013 is a single-varietal wine from the Yakima Valley within Washington's Columbia Valley. Produced by K Vintners, a winery founded by Charles Smith, it focuses on small-lot, single-vineyard expressions. The 2013 vintage is characterized by its deep color and layered aromatic profile. K Vintners is recognized for its commitment to showcasing the unique characteristics of its vineyards, often employing traditional winemaking techniques.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€50
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Often a blending grape, here Petit Verdot shines solo.
Fact 02
Fermented with native yeasts for authentic expression.
Fact 03
Aged in 40% new French oak barrels.
Fact 04
Vineyard yields were kept low at 2.5 tons per acre.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The B. Leighton Petit Verdot 2013 underwent 100% whole cluster fermentation utilizing native yeasts. The wine spent 37 days on skins, followed by aging for 22 months in 40% new French oak barrels. The grapes were sourced from the Olsen Brothers Vineyard with a low yield of 2.5 tons per acre. The wine has a reported titratable acidity of 5.5 g/L and a pH of 3.86.
