2018 Blasted Church Petit Verdot Holy Moly

Community Tasting Notes (2) Avg Score: 90.7 points

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  5/15/2023 - Dover drunk wrote: 89 Points

  It is nice subtle nose , lovely palate dry and dusty the finish is weak
  Compared to the cab franc it is not nearly as good

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  6/18/2022 - Cellar Fiend Likes this wine: 92 Points

  This was an interesting wine. For those that don't know usually Petite Verdot is used exclusively for blending with a small percentage going into a Traditional Bordeaux Blend. This is 100% Petite Verdot, and the first of that percentage that I have tried.
  
  The Nose is not in your face (which I don't mind either way) - I get some red fruits and a cellar dank smell. There is nothing pretty (or bad) about the nose.
  
  A Licorice and Anise note with Red Berries follows on the Palate with a sip and swish. The same as on the Nose but way more pronounced with delicious mouthfeel and acidity. The wine is very well balanced and makes you want more. The finish is substantial and the perfectly balanced acidity carries it through.
  
  I tasted this wine with my food (Jerk Chicken Breast) and without. This wine loves meat and spice and will stand up to them. It is elegant enough to sip on its own but it is made for meat and lunch/dinner.
  
  This is worth the money, which is more than I can say for most Blasted Church Wines or most South Okanagan Wines for that matter. If you can buy it, do so. Recommended. I will buy more. These guys are in my Backyard.

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