Foppiano, Russian River Valley, Estate Bottled Petite Sirah

• Vintage: 2012
• Origin: Russian River Valley, California, USA

• Taste guide: Dried blackberry, sweet cinnamon, coco powder and a hint of sage show in the aromas. This wine progresses over the palate with dark espresso, raspberry jam, dark chocolate covered blueberries and finishing with perfectly integrated vanilla infused oak spice. Concentrated fruit, balanced acidity and mature tannins.
• Please allow time for the wine to breathe before enjoying
• 75cl - 14.9% - Traditional Cork Opening
• Food pairings: Pairs well with a variety of foods, including short ribs, camembert, dark chocolate and grilled figs with balsamic reduction.

Located just south of the town of Healdsburg, Foppiano vineyards sits on 160 acres in the acclaimed appellation of the Russian River Valley. Cool morning fog and warm summer days create an ideal microclimate for grape growing. The Foppiano family has been producing world class fruit on this land since its purchase in 1896. Today the vineyard is planted to Petite Sirah, Zinfandel, and Sauvignon Blanc on the warmer bench lands, and Pinot Noir and Chardonnay on the cooler land close to the Russian River.

A standout region for its decidedly Californian take on Burgundian varieties, the Russian River Valley is named for the eponymous river that flows through it. While there are warm pockets of the AVA, it is mostly a cool-climate growing region thanks to breezes and fog from the nearby Pacific Ocean.

Only 18 bottles sourced, Oct ‘24