Petit Verdot
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 15 years from the vintage release, as its formidable tannin structure benefits from cellar aging.
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Roasted lamb chops, prime rib, aged Gouda cheese
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Fidelitas Petit Verdot is a powerful expression of one of Bordeaux's most challenging grapes, thriving in the unique, sun-drenched terroir of the Red Mountain AVA in Washington State. While traditionally used in small percentages to add color and structure to Bordeaux-style blends, the intense heat, swift winds, and dramatic diurnal temperature shifts of Red Mountain allow Petit Verdot to fully ripen and excel as a single-varietal wine. Winemaker Charlie Hoppes coaxes incredible depth from this late-ripening variety, utilizing meticulous oak aging to soften its naturally robust tannins. The result is a deeply colored, structurally imposing wine that showcases the intense concentration, floral aromatics, and dark fruit character characteristic of this rugged appellation.
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Established in 2000 by acclaimed winemaker Charlie Hoppes, Fidelitas is a premier boutique winery deeply rooted in the Red Mountain AVA of Washington State. With a steadfast focus on crafting exceptional Bordeaux-style blends and single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignons, the winery sources grapes from some of the region's most prestigious vineyards, including Champoux, Ciel du Cheval, and Quintessence, alongside their own estate plantings. Fidelitas is renowned for its modern, precise winemaking techniques, utilizing carefully selected French and American oak barrels to shape wines of remarkable concentration, structure, and aging potential. Under Hoppes' expert guidance, the estate has become a benchmark producer for Red Mountain, capturing the unique, sun-drenched terroir in every bottle of their signature Optu Red and site-specific Cabernet Sauvignon expressions.