This week I tried to step out of my comfort zone a bit and try some of the less "mainstream" varieties of wine and try and grab some bottles of varieties I had heard about in lectures!
My first pick for the week, I was really drawn in by the label and marketing, and then realized it was a variety I had never tried before! This Petite Petit by Michael David really caught my eyes as typically wine labels are quite toned down and simple, this one was the complete opposite! I thought the design and branding was so cool and
unique so after reading the label I decided to give it a shot.
I am so glad I tried this wine as it has been one of my favorite this semester!
Once I got home, I did some more research about Michael David Winery, as I was intrigued by the bottles I saw at the store. Their website was amazingly constructed and I thought something unique which I hadn't seen before was that the acidity, pH, specific bottling date, and the alcohol content were all spelled out for you on the website. Truly before this class, those numbers and dates would have meant nothing to me but now I actually understand their significance which is really cool!For the first time this semester as well, I actually felt like I was getting a hang of my tastings and tasted a vanilla sort of note as well as the darker fruit. I personally found this wine to have a strong body, but with some sweet notes and aftertastes. The mouth feel of this wine was quite bold but I did not find it to be overwhelming and I would definitely recommend this wine to friends and purchase it again!
☆ Fast Facts
Name: Petite Petit
Variety: 85 % Petite Sirah 15% Petit VerdotRegion: Graton, California
Country: USA
Year: 2017
Price: $18
Winery review: "This admittedly huge wine offers tamed tannins, with a generous dose of spicy oak and a hint of sweetness that seem to absorb some of the astringency. It comes off as very concentrated and flavorful, showing an almost velvety texture." - Wine Enthusiast
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