Crafted exclusively for our 12-bottle Crest Club members, this inaugural single-varietal Petit Verdot is a striking and rare expression of our Estate Vineyard. Drawn from blocks planted in 2002, the naturally small berries of clones 2 and 400 yielded remarkable concentration and depth, pouring into the glass with a dark, inky intensity that immediately commands attention. The aromatics are deeply layered and evocative — brambly blackberry and crushed black plum rise first, followed by perfumed violet and a whisper of scorched earth and warm stone. There is a brooding richness to the bouquet that hints at the wine’s power.
On the palate, it delivers a bold, full-bodied presence wrapped in velvety structure. Dense waves of black fruit, cocoa nib and subtle savory spice unfold with surprising suppleness, making it more inviting in its youth than one might expect from Petit Verdot.
100% Woodward Canyon Estate Vineyard: Planted in 1977, Woodward Canyon is the westernmost vineyard in Walla Walla Valley AVA, roughly 15 miles west of Walla Walla, Washington. There are 35 vineyard acres planted and several more acres of green belts that support native species such as western juniper, ponderosa pine, western sagebrush, arrowleaf balsamroot, and perennial wildflowers. Ritzville silt loam over fractured basalt, slope 15-18%, 750-850 ft. elevation. All grapes are Salmon Safe certified as is the wine.
