2003 Petite Sirah
Russian River Valley
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2003 Petite Sirah
Russian River Valley Christopher Creek has won over 50 Gold
and Silver Medals in peer wine competitions during the last 10
years. Demand for our Petite always exceeds availability.
We are very fortunate that two of our neighbors grow outstanding
Petite Sirah grapes enabling our winemaker to produce the first
vintage of our new Petite.
This Petite was produced from grapes grown at the 90 year old
McMinn vineyard and 15 year old Hoppe vineyard both located on
Limerick Lane. The grapes from the two vineyards each with
varying ages, elevation and sun exposure added different
characteristics to the wine by producing an inky, jammy,
blueberry, plum wine with rich tannins.
We expect this wine to have an aging potential of 10 years. This
wine would benefit from decanting and aerating for at least a 1/2
hour before serving.
Petite can be enjoyed with many foods to make a meal more
memorable. Our suggestions for pairing are: Ahi Tuna, Game Birds
(especially Duck, Goose, and Quail), Turkey, Venison, Lamb, Pork,
and Beef. If you are preparing gravy, try adding a tablespoon of
wine to each cup of gravy to integrate the food with the wine( be
sure to warm the gravy to cook off the alcohol).
Harvested October 14 and 16, 2003
Aged in French and American Oak Barrels
Blended June 8, 2004
Bottled November 9, 2004
Released Fall 2005
230 Cases Produced
- Gold Medal—Tasters Guild International, May 2006
- Silver Medal—Riverside International Wine Competition, April
2006
- Silver Medal—North of the Gate Wine Competition SAVOR Wine
Magazine, May 2006
- Silver Medal—Orange County Fair, June 2006
- Silver Medal—Sonoma County Harvest Fair, October 2006
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