Petit Verdot’s Standalone Success: Why This Bordeaux Blending Grape Shines in Virginia
In Bordeaux, France, Petit Verdot has traditionally played a small but mighty role. It is often used in modest amounts to add color, tannin, structure, and aromatic depth to a blend. Because it ripens late, it can be difficult to bring fully to maturity in cooler or less predictable Old World growing seasons. In Virginia, […]