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Terra Valentine
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Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley, CA
Terra Valentine
2016 Petite Sirah
Spring Mountain District
Napa Valley, CA
"To capture the vineyard, the appellation and the passion of the people involved. When guests taste the wine and learn a bit about it, I want all of that to shine through. I want people to fall in love with Spring Mountain and with our Terra Valentine wines." -Winemaker Sam Baxter
TO COME
Terra Valentine 2016 Petite Sirah, Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley
NOTES IN PROGRESS
Grape:
100% Petite Sirah
Production:
70 cases
Region:
Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley, CA
Ageability:
TO COME
Alcohol:
14.9%
Winemaker and Proprietor
Sam Baxter
About The Winemaker:
Having spent the better part of his youth among the grape vines of Terra Valentine, Winemaker Sam Baxter represents the next generation of Napa Valley winemakers. His father Phil made a legendary mark in the late '60s when the Napa Valley first experienced international notoriety as a respected winegrowing region. After receiving his degree from University of California, Davis, he interned at Sterling Vineyards and stints in Australia. In 1999, Sam began working at Terra Valentine, and took over his father’s legacy as Winemaker and General Manager in 2002 – the year he also released his first vintage. Sam's winemaking approach is best described as Old World meets New–a subtle blend of "go-with-the-gut" instincts paired with equal parts science and art.
The Vineyard:
Bales Creek
Additional Winemaker Notes:
- Aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, 66% new
- A nearly perfect growing season, rated 97pts (Wine Spectator)
