Louis M. Martini Cellar No.254 Petite Sirah 2014

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Louis M. Martini
Label Name:
 
Cellar No.254 Petite Sirah
Vintage:
 
2014
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley (St. Helena - Thomann Station)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15%
Grape(s):
 
100% Petite Sirah
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Vivino average rating ~4. 3/5; Louis M. Martini Cellar No. 254 Petite Sirah recent releases scored ~92–94 pts by critics (e. g. , James Suckling). No specific major awards located for the 2014 vintage

Tasting Note
Dense, inky Petite Sirah showing blackberry, blueberry, dark chocolate, espresso and cracked black pepper. Full-bodied with ripe, firm tannins, cocoa and toasted oak notes, subtle herbal lift and a long earthy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, braised short ribs, roasted lamb, barbecued brisket, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Cantonese char siu, spicy Sichuan beef, beef teriyaki, mushroom hot pot.

Production Method
Hand-harvested and sorted; short cold soak followed by fermentation with punch-downs and rack-and-returns. Aged ~16–18 months in French oak in small-lot Cellar No.254 program.

Vineyard Info
Louis M. Martini (est. 1933). Cellar No.254 is the winery’s small-lot program sourcing fruit from the Thomann Station/Haynes vineyards in St. Helena, Napa Valley.