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Petit Verdot

This little known tannic and difficult to grow red grape variety from Bordeaux is making something of a comeback both at home and abroad. Many Bordelais Chateaux are now using more Petit Verdot in their blends to add complexity. The same is true of producers in Chile and South Africa. However, some overseas producers, particularly in Australia, are also using it as a single varietal with stunning results.

Yorkville Cellars

Winery: Yorkville Cellars
Region: California
Sub-region: Mendocino

CERTIFIED ORGANICALLY GROWN WINES

Richard the Lion-Heart
Hi-Rollr Red
Petit Verdot
Merlot
Malbec
Cabernet Sauvignon
Sauvignon Blanc
Eleanor of Aquitaine
Sémillon
Rosé de Franc

Yorkville Cellars is located in Mendocino County, just 100 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge. The vineyards are on average 1000 feet above sea level, surrounded by other vineyards, sheep ranches and apple and peach orchards. At the bottom of the vineyard is a redwood forest which yields to the spectacular Mendocino coastline. The winery is quite small and produces fewer than 1000 cases of each varietal. No pesticides, herbicides or chemical fertilizers are used in the production of Yorkville Cellars wines; the winery has been certified organic since 1986.

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