2015 Petit Verdot
Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley
Sourced from our 5-acre vineyard in the Oak Knoll District along the Mayacamas Mountains, your Premiere Napa Valley wine is 100% Petit Verdot. Inky and concentrated in structure, this wine is indicative of winemaker Tom Foster’s style – terroir driven with intensity, focus, and balance.
Winemaker, Mia Carta
Tom's winemaking roots grew directly from the cellar. It all started working for Bill Hill at the William Hill Winery. He worked along Nils Venge at Groth. Opus One he worked with Genevieve Janssens, Tim Mondavi, and Patrick Leon. A few other wineries are Lewis Cellars, VJB Vineyards, Bryson Vineyards, and his own brands Thomas Michael and Coombsville.
Country born: USA
Education: BS Fermentation Science U.C. Davis
Years in the wine industry: 30+ years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Minimalistic - let the vineyard���s terroir show through the wine while accentuating fruit and balance.
Essere Franco is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Essere Franco Contact: Thomas Foster
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