2020 Petite Sirah, Shell Creek Vineyards
Thick and gnarled, the half-century old vines of Shell Creek Vineyards produce a small harvest of dense, concentrated fruit. Taste the heritage of Paso Robles.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2020
Varietal
Petite Sirah
Appellation
Paso Robles
Vineyard Designation
Shell Creek Vineyard
Harvest Date
September 23, 2020
Sugar
24.8 brix
pH
3.7
Aging
More than 24 months
Fermentation
Whole berry fermentation in open-top containers
Bottling Date
July 2024
Alcohol %
14.9
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Concentrated black cherry, violet, blackberry syrup, smoke, toffee, minerals, green tea, white pepper, baked boysenberry pie
Vineyard Notes
Shell Creek is a family operation renowned in the wine world for its Petite Sirah. The vineyard was planted in 1972 on its own roots. Limestone and sandy loam. Elevation 1,040 feet.
Food Pairing Notes
Barbecue pork ribs, mama's meatloaf, Stilton cheese with butter-toasted pecans, mesquite-grilled tomahawk steak, lamb lollipops drizzled with raspberry sauce, veal piccata, dark chocolate, boysenberry and cream cheese kolache
Production
209 cases