Rating 94
Style Red
Variety
Vintage 2015
Appellation
Virginia
USA
ABV 14%
Price $40.00  Buy This Wine
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Reviewed 2019-01-08

Perfect For

Cold Weather Hibernation, Treat Yo'self, Wine And Cheese Night, Wine Geeks

Drink If You Like

Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot , Zinfandel

Veritas "Paul Shaffer 7th Edition" Petit Verdot 2015 Review

If you are a fan of Petit Verdot, then you need to be paying attention to Virginia. This grape shines here in the hills of the Shenandoah, and when done right it is a treat. Veritas is showing the potential of this grape with this well balanced varietal wine. Dark, ripe plum and bramble fruit on the nose along with forest floor (like a forest in October) and a touch of vanilla from the oak. The acidity is also just right, which is not common with this grape, allowing all of these aromas to coincide with each other in harmony. It is a bit pricey, and you have to order it from the winery, but, again, if you are a Petit Verdot fan, you’ll love it.

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Veritas "Paul Shaffer 7th Edition" Petit Verdot 2015
If you are a fan of Petit Verdot, then you need to be paying attention to Virginia. This grape shines here in the hills of the Shenandoah, and when done right it is a treat. Veritas is showing the potential of this grape with this well balanced varietal wine. Dark, ripe plum and bramble fruit on the nose along with forest floor (like a forest in October) and a touch of vanilla from the oak. The acidity is also just right, which is not common with this grape, allowing all of these aromas to coincide with each other in harmony. It is a bit pricey, and you have to order it from the winery, but, again, if you are a Petit Verdot fan, you’ll love it.

Reviewed On: 01-08-2019
94
POINTS
Veritas "Paul Shaffer 7th Edition" Petit Verdot 2015
If you are a fan of Petit Verdot, then you need to be paying attention to Virginia. This grape shines here in the hills of the Shenandoah, and when done right it is a treat. Veritas is showing the potential of this grape with this well balanced varietal wine. Dark, ripe plum and bramble fruit on the nose along with forest floor (like a forest in October) and a touch of vanilla from the oak. The acidity is also just right, which is not common with this grape, allowing all of these aromas to coincide with each other in harmony. It is a bit pricey, and you have to order it from the winery, but, again, if you are a Petit Verdot fan, you’ll love it.

Reviewed On: 01-08-2019