2020 Petite Sirah
Tasting Notes
Wow, This is a big wine with dark inky color and big tannin finish. Black licorice notes on the nose and black pepper spice on the palate. The dark fruit rounds out the spice and the finish is very dry. This wine is complex and would benifit from some age as it will continue to evolve.
Heritage
The Mettler family heritage honors over 100 years and five generations of farming in Lodi with the release of our exceptional Petite Sirah. The size of the crop, the time spent on the vine, and the many months aged in French oak barrels all reflect the care our family took to fully express the potential of this very small and unique portion of our vineyards.
Vineyards
The Lodi micro-climate is a true Mediterranean climate—excellent for growing Petite Sirah. The high daytime temperatures are tempered by Delta breezes which flow through the area in the evenings and cool down the fruit dramatically. The vineyards for the Mettler Petite Sirah are grown in the Mokelumne River sub-appellation. Referred to by some as “Old Lodi” and is known for its well-drained, sandy soils. Our vineyards are certified through the Lodi Rules sustainability program.
Accolades
- Gold - 2024 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Technical Data
Appellation | Lodi
Total Acidity | 6.0 g/L
Alcohol | 14.5%
Cases Produced | 1500
Winemaker | Adam Mettler
Estate Grown
Certified Sustainable