July 2017 Domestic Wine: 2013 Hybrid by Peltier Station, Petite Sirah, Lodi, California
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July 2017
Hybrid by Peltier Station: It all began with the Shatz Family in the early 1950’s, whose passion for farming has been passed along to each generation with the love for the land and vineyards. As third generation grape growers, Rodney and Gayla Schatz carry on the same traditions today as their parents and great-grandparents did many years ago, growing superior grapes that are sold to numerous wineries throughout the country. They purchased their first vineyard in 1985 and built a winery in 2002 as a custom crush facility producing premium wines. From a drive to create their own label to share from the vineyards that have captured their hearts, comes the desire to make outstanding wines with a commitment to quality and excellence; essentially, creating individuality in each bottle. Their flagship Peltier Station Petite Sirah launched the beginning of many vintages and varietals. The Hybrid Label is a revolutionary product that combines highly advanced technology with environmentally sustainable principles. It is the inspiration of the need for first-rate wines at a fair and affordable price. So wines were crafted with taste to back them up and their final product is unpretentious with high quality. Hybrid is about taking away unnecessary elements to produce a great wine that anyone can enjoy.
About: : Lodi California is located directly east of San Francisco at the edge of the Sacramento River Delta, and noted for its classic Mediterranean climate with warm days and cool nights. The soil varies in the AVA (approved in 1986), though in most places it is a deep loam primarily covered with large rocks, similar to Chateauneuf du Pape. All of the grapes are estate-grown, harvested at 25.6 Brix, de-stemmed, and crushed. Fermentation was 24hr cold soak, Pasture Red Yeast on primary and Vinaflora Oenos direct inoculation on secondary, limited hand pump-overs, pressed at 7 days. 5000 cases produced.
Varietals: 80% Petite Sirah, 15% Sirah, 5% Viognier.
Alcohol: 14.3%.
Tasting Notes: Loaded with berry flavors and aromas, an earthy middle body with a rich silky finish. The “touch” of Viognier has been added to round out this “Monster” wine!.
Food Pairings: Dry strong Cheeses, BBQ or grilled Hamburgers and Beef Steaks, Lamb anyway you want to cook it, or a Beef/Pork Tenderloin-roasted, grilled, BBQ’d with a creamy sauce as a nice bridge! .
Jim Lutfy’s Thoughts: A big pop of strawberry licorice on the nose and the palate. Loaded with flavors of hickory and smoke, served best with barbequed or grilled meats!.