Tasting- "Michael Shaps Petit Verdot 2009"

Michael Shaps Petit Verdot 2009

• Variety: 100% Petit Verdot
• Region: Charlottesville, VA
• Country: USA
• Year: 2009
• Price: $26.95
• Shop review:
• "Becoming one of Virginia's rising stars, Petit Verdot is well suited for the Virginia climate and soil.  A small lot production of a very dark aromatic red, this wine has wonderful spice and floral notes.  The color is reflective of the concentration of flavors.  Having been in French Oak for eighteen months, the wine is rich, with bold tannins, a lot of structure and depth.  This is a young wine that has great aging potential."
• My review:
• This wine had a very dark color that was much more intense than other red wines I've seen.  It was very, very oak-y and strong, which made it difficult for me to discern the other flavors because I was so focused on the oak.  It was a little bit floral, which provided a slight counter to the oak flavor.
• I did not have this wine with food.