This bottle of 2011 Girard Petit Verdot was sourced at the tasting room in Yountville, ca. We have had this bottle of 2011 Petit Verdot for a while and I believe it came in a wine club shipment. If you have spent any time on my wine blog, you know that I am a fan of Girard wines. They have great wine, at a good price (for Napa).
To the wine: There was a first with this bottle of wine from Girard. This Petit Verdot needed some time to air out. Since the bottle has been in the wine jail for a couple of years, I can rule out bottle shock or wine stored wrong. I took my first sip and the wine felt a little angry. After letting the bottle breath for 30 minutes, it changed its character.
Nose: The nose of the Petit Verdot had a very strong nose. Very little effort with the swirl, gets you a very unique nose. I want to attempt to explain the nose, as a chemical smell. This is not bad, it was just not what I expected.
Tasting Phase: During the tasting phase, I received a combination of spice and strawberry notes. The tasting phase was strong and added character to this unique bottle of wine.
The Finish: The finish on this Girard Petit Verdot was full of spice notes. The finish on this wine was medium warm, and had a hint of strawberry.
Conclusion: Ok, this bottle of wine is pretty unique and not the norm from Girard Winery. That being said, the three phases of tasting this wine brought the nose of the wine into perspective. I would buy this wine again and look forward to my next trip to Girard.
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