Peterson Bordeaux Varietal Reds

Tasting notes & discussion 42

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Vintage 2017 Cabernet Franc & 2019 Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Malbec from Bradford Mountain
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About Peterson Winery: “Zero Manipulation means using the most gentle, traditional winemaking practices possible to maximize the flavors, aromatics and texture of the wines. Fred and Jamie celebrate vintage differences and don’t tweak or homogenize the wine to obtain consistency of flavors, a common practice in mass-market wineries. For Fred and Jamie, Peterson Winery is all about the wines. But if you look a little deeper, you’ll see the heart and soul that goes into every bottle.”

Birdeaux

TASTING NOTES:
Cabernet Franc - “A spicy essence weaves through enticing aromas of dark ripe cherry, black and red currant, and a trace of loamy earth. The smooth entry flows into a complexity of layers with subtle yet spicy cedar at the wine’s core. Flavors of black cherry, currant, blackberry, plum and mulberry entwine with threads of a rich minerality, savory fine herbs and a hint of salinity that saturate the palate. The balanced integrated oak and supple tannins reveal a slight grip as the wine nears the long finish.” (AbV 15.7%, pH 3.54, TA 0.63 g/100mL)

Merlot - “The nose reveals ripe dark fruit layered with aromatic cedar spice notes, creating a tempting introduction into this complex and full-bodied Merlot. A soft entry gently exposes the firm structure as the wine crosses the palate. Savor flavors of ripe boysenberry, black currant and lingering luscious dark cherry that expand into the long finish. Traces of forest floor weave through the rich, dark fruit essence. As the wine opens, a hint of creamy mocha oak appears, adding depth. A lovely balance between the tannin, oak and delicious fruit enhances the wine’s appeal and ageability.” (AbV 14.3%, pH 3.36, TA 0.66 g/100mL)

Petit Verdot - “Rich, enticing aromatics of vine-ripened brambly blackberry mingle with cedar spices and oak notes. A fresh, vibrant entry offers focused flavors of mulberry, boysenberry and black cherry woven with hints of sage, violet and black licorice. A solid structure seamlessly supports this intense, delicious wine even as it lingers on the palate.” (AbV 14.2%, pH 3.55, TA 0.62 g/100mL)

Malbec - “Subtle aromatics of ripe mulberry and boysenberry merge with hints of the wine’s structure and a dusty tannin essence. A smooth entry and round mouthfeel deliver a delicious blend of blackberry, bright cherry, black raspberry, pomegranate and red plum. Mocha and vanilla with traces of minerality and fine herbs appear mid-palate, along with integrated tannins and oak.“ (AbV 14.6%, pH 3.56, TA 0.57 g/100mL)

VARIETALS: The Cabernet Franc is 78% Cabernet Franc, 11% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot. The Merlot is 75% Merlot, 3% Malbec, 12% Petit Verdot. The Petit Verdot is 75% Petit Verdot, 17% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Malbec. Malbec is Malbec.

BARRELS: 25 - 27 months in French oak, Cab Franc mostly in new.

THAT REMINDS ME OF: Birdo.

After the success of Super Mario Bros., Nintendo needed something good to keep up the momentum. Unfortunately, the original sequel, now known in the US as Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels, didn’t seem like it would be quite as much of a hit. Instead, they looked at a game that had already come out in Japan: Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic. Swapping out the protagonists for Mario characters and changing some other aspects, Super Mario Bros. 2 was developed and released to the rest of the world as the “true” sequel to Super Mario Bros., despite having pretty different gameplay and settings compared to the original.

One of the unique creatures in the game was Birdo, a pink dinosaur boss reminiscent of Yoshi but sporting a big hole on its snout that could shoot eggs. Birdo would end up a recurring character in future Super Mario games, mostly the spin-offs like Mario Party and Mario Kart as a feminine counterpart to Yoshi.

Peterson Bordeaux Varietal Reds

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