Peirano Petite Sirah

”vineyard notes: lodi’s climate and soil are ideal for petite sirah production which is why the area is the state’s leading producer of this varietal. From the use of ‘head-training’ in the old world manner through careful pruning as well as bunch thinning we optimize the ripeness that the berries achieve. Hand harvesting the fruit also ensures the fruit is in perfect condition for its upcoming transformation. Winemaking notes: to maximize the extraction of the big and bold flavors of petite sirah we use rotary fermentation which constantly mixes the skins and pulp with the juice so we can get every bit of flavor out of this variety. After malolactic fermentation is complete the wine is transferred to american and french oak barrels (20% new) which allows the wine to settle as well as slightly concentrate its fruit flavors as well as round out with touches of oak. Tasting notes: the intense inky black color of this wine catches you from the first pour. It exhibits a rich deep