This is an old review I wrote for another site
Originally used as a bordeaux blending grape, Petit Verdot has really made its own niche as a single varietal wine here in the new world. And it's here in this niche that this amazing Petit Verdot from Jefferson vineyards really excels. When you open this wine up you get hit by an amazing aroma of both spice and Violet. Shortly after this initial burst of great smells you start noticing the more subtle aromas of some sort of dark fruit (which I can't quite identify) and even believe there may be a little bit of bannana. After you get a good whiff and move on to take a sip you are get some pretty nice flavours right off the bat, beginning with that spice and dark fruit carrying over from the smell. You also get a pleasant taste of black currant and a bit of tobacco. And most importantly of all you get a nice long, dry finish with some subtle notes of herb's that really stay with you. Now I had this wine at a tasting, so no food, but I really think that this would go great with a heavy pasta sauce or a nice strong cheese. This is an amazing wine and one which you should really try, especially if you are a fan of Bordeaux or Meritage wines. If you want a nice heavy tannin wine that will age well then get yourself one of these bottles, you will love it and for the price how can you go wrong.
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