Louis M. Martini Cellar No.254 Petite Sirah 2016

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Louis M. Martini
Label Name:
 
Cellar No.254 Petite Sirah
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley (Thomann Station Vineyard, St. Helena).
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Petite Sirah
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Enthusiast 90 (June 2019). Vivino average ~4. 3/5 (user ratings across vintages)

Tasting Note
Inky purple with aromas of blueberry, dark chocolate and juicy plum; dense, full-bodied palate of blackberry, coffee and violet with firm but polished tannins and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, barbecued short ribs, braised lamb, venison, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), char siu, spicy Sichuan beef, teriyaki short ribs, hoisin-glazed duck.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested and hand‑sorted fruit from the Thomann Station vineyard; gentle cold soak, punch‑downs and rack‑and‑returns during fermentation; aged in French oak (approx. 17–20 months).

Vineyard Info
Produced by Louis M. Martini from the historic Thomann Station (Haynes) vineyard behind the winery in St. Helena; small-production Cellar No. 254 cuvée focused on single‑vineyard expression.