Petit Verdot

**Petit Verdot** is a red grape from Bordeaux, traditionally a minor blending component that adds colour, tannin and aromatic lift to Cabernet-based wines. Its name reflects its small, late-ripening berries. **In the glass** — deeply coloured, almost inky, with aromas of blackberry, violet, dried herbs and spice; the palate is full bodied with firm tannin, good acidity and a dense, structured feel. **Where it grows** — in Bordeaux it plays a supporting role in the Médoc, where it ripens reliably only in warm vintages, but in sunnier climates such as California, Spain, Australia and Argentina it increasingly stands alone as a bold varietal wine. **At the table** — pairs well with braised beef, venison and rich, spiced dishes. **Cellaring** — its tannin and structure make it well suited to ageing for several years or more.

Wines

• 20 Aniversario — Bodegas Martúe
• 4040 Red Wine — Fidelitas
• 9 Notables — Familia Geisse
• 96 Cedars Red — Auclair Winery
• Alter Ego de Palmer — Château Palmer
• Amelia Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot — Wantirna Estate
• Amy's — Moss Wood
• Ancestor Estate Reserve — Halter Ranch
• Antología XXXVIII — Rutini
• Ariminum — Tenuta Santini
• Atemporal — Alta Vista
• Biserno — Tenuta di Biserno
• Board Track Racer Malbec — Mark Ryan Winery
• Bolgheri Rosso — Grattamacco
• Bolgheri Superiore — Guado al Tasso
• Bordeaux — La Cave d'Augustin Florent
• BriO de Cantenac Brown Margaux — Château Cantenac Brown
• Cabernet Sauvignon — Mount Veeder Winery
• Cabernet Sauvignon — Jordan Winery
• Cabernet Sauvignon — Peñalolen