Louis M. Martini Cellar No.254 Petite Sirah 2013

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Louis M. Martini
Label Name:
 
Cellar No.254 Petite Sirah
Vintage:
 
2013
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Petite Sirah
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Vivino aggregate rating ~4. 3/5; consistently praised in winery notes and Napa guides for concentrated dark-fruit and chocolate character; favorable reviews from critics for Cellar No. 254 series (various vintages)

Tasting Note
Inky purple. Aromas of blueberry, milk chocolate and juicy plum. Dense, full-bodied palate of blackberry, dark chocolate, black pepper and toasted oak with a long, layered finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled lamb chops, braised short ribs, smoked brisket, aged cheddar, mushroom risotto. Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi), Chinese char siu, spicy Sichuan beef, teriyaki beef, Japanese yakitori with tare.

Production Method
Hand-harvested and sorted; short cold soak; punch-downs and rack-and-returns during fermentation; matured 17–21 months in French oak barrels before bottling.

Vineyard Info
From Louis M. Martini’s Cellar No. 254 small‑lot program; primarily sourced from the Thomann Station Vineyard in St. Helena. Martini winery founded 1933; Cellar No. 254 launched as a micro‑winery in 2003.