PATEL - Napa Valley
2012 Petit Verdot
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 18 | Lot No. 176
Vintage: 2012
PATEL - Napa Valley
Petit Verdot
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Highlights
- Atlas Peak Petit Verdot is characterized by richly flavored fruit
- Aged in 100% new French oak barrels, this Petit Verdot is deliciously concentrated
- Pretty aromas of blackberry, plum and dark chocolate with mild spice tones appearing on the palate
- A small amount of Cabernet Franc from Coombsville was added to round out this unique wine
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
Tasting Chart
| bone dry |
|
very sweet |
| light body |
|
very full bodied |
| soft, gentle |
|
very crisp |
| no tannins |
|
heavy tannins |
 |
Kian Tavakoli
Winemaker, PATEL - Napa Valley
After UC Davis, Kian was Opus One's Lab Technician for 4 years where he developed his love and passion for Cabernet/Bordeaux varieties winemaking. The next stop was at Clos Du Val where he was Associate Winemaker and eventually winemaker of their Cabernet program, where under the tutelage of Bernard Portet, he learned the craft of blending - creating refined, structured and well balanced wines. In 2005, Kian took over the winemaking operations for a custom winemaking organization that allowed him to meet and make wine for small brand owners wanting to start their respective programs. In 2007, Raj Patel hired Kian to be his winemaker and together they've sourced, processed, blended and bottled some very impressive wines, and look forward to continuing their trend of making delicious wines for everyone's enjoyment.
Country born: Iran
Education: UC Davis graduate in 1992, with a degree in Genetics/Viticulture Minor.
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
To be able to express a given site's fruit to its full potential, yielding wines of great richness, complexity, and overall balance.
Edmond Wine Shop
1520 South Boulevard
Edmond OK 73013
405-341-9122
Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Edmond Wine Shop:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domaine Chandon | 2008 | Sparkling Wine | Napa Valley | Library Selection Cuvée 8 | 20 (2016) |
| PATEL - Napa Valley | 2012 | Petit Verdot | Napa Valley | 18 (2014) |
Winery Distribution
PATEL - Napa Valley 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:
- Georgia (Wine Insite)
- Hawaii (Oxford Street Merchants)
- Iowa (Global Wines Iowa)
- Michigan (Woodberry Wine)
- North Carolina (Oxford Street Merchants)
- Oklahoma (Artisan Fine Wine and Spirits)
- Tennessee (Tennessee Crown)
- Texas (Vintage Select Wines)
- Virginia (Oxford Street Merchants)