Trinitas Cellars
2015 Petit Verdot
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 21 | Lot No. 210
Vintage: 2015
Trinitas Cellars
Petit Verdot
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Highlights
- Petit Verdot, Clone 400, on 101-14 rootstock from Juliana Vineyard; a variety very rarely found on its own
- Barrel aged for 18 months in 100% new oak
- 50% TB French Allier Grand Cru and 50% Seguin Moreau Russian M+TH Château Ferré barrels
- Luscious and smooth, a bold and huge wine that still has amazing balance with a smooth and long finish
Description
One of Tim Busch's favorite unusual varieties has always been Petit Verdot, very rarely found on its own. In 2015 we began working with Petit Verdot from Juliana Vineyard, and it came in so luscious and smooth we determined this could be our first 100% Petit Verdot. So, after 15 years, Tim finally got his Petit Verdot. Your wine is a special blend of two of our favorite oaks, French and Russian. This unique 50/50 blend of these two oaks sculpts your wine into a bold and huge wine that still has amazing balance and a great, smooth and long finish.
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
- Single vineyard wine
Kevin Mills
Winemaker, Trinitas Cellars
Kevin Mills grew up in Oklahoma where he and his family have grown vines since 1977. He studied at Grayson County College’s Viticulture and Enology program in Denison, Texas and together with his father started Canadian River Winery. Kevin met Tony Peju of Peju Province Winery and mentored under then Peju Winemaker Sean Foster for four and a half years. Kevin took the winemaker position for Trinitas Cellars in January, 2007. His emphasis is to mainstream Trinitas with top tier Bordeaux and Burgundy varietals. Kevin has introduced Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Cabernet programs to the Trinitas Portfolio.
Country born: United States
Education: Grayson County College’s Viticulture and Enology program at Denison, Texas
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Pick the fruit when its ripe, and try not to mess it up.
First Bottle Wines
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American Canyon CA 94503
United States
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Winery Distribution
Trinitas Cellars is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Domestic:
- California (Trinitas Cellars)
- California (Kelly Hills)