Enkidu Petite Sirah Fazekas Vineyard 2003
Region: Napa Valley
Winery: Enkidu
Variety: Petite Sirah

The 2003 Fazekas is the first wine we made, this incredibly dark fruited Petite Sirah has undergone wonderful changes since it has been bottled, it is really worth a try!
This Petite goes through a native yeast fermentation after a five-day cold soak. Due to the tannin structure of Petite Sirah, no stems are retained. Punch downs occur twice daily until dryness, after which the tank is sealed for extended maceration. At pressing the free run and the first light pressings go directly to French oak barrels, 30 - 40% new, followed by rackings every four months with a great deal of splashing. After 16 months we bottle unfiltered and then allow six months before release. Aromas of forest floor, briary black fruit with hints of asian spice and tar that evolve in the glass. On the palate the flavors for spicy chocolate, crushed black fruit and tar, accompanied throughout by a pommace component. The dry tannins fill out the full bodied Petite and contribute to a long finish. 265 Cases produced.Available in 750ml and 500ml.

Posted by thewinery on December 1st, 2007 at 10:47am | report comment