Highlawn Wine Co. 2018 "Theopolis Vineyard" Petite Sirah, Yorkville Highlands, Mendocino Co., CA

Highlawn Wine Co. 2018 "Theopolis Vineyard" Petite Sirah, Yorkville Highlands, Mendocino Co., CA

Winemaker: Philip Cuadra

Farming: Organic

Variety: Petite Sirah

Terroir: At 2500 ft., it is one of the highest elevation vineyards in the region and provides spectacular views down the Anderson Valley.  Strong winds blow through the vineyard, providing a cooling breeze in the hot times and a blow-dry in the wet.  Thin, rocky, volcanic soils force the vines to struggle for the nutrients they need.  

Vinification: The Highlawn Wine Company Theopolis Vineyard Petite Sirah is fermented in open-top fermenters with 50% whole cluster, punched down twice a day,  and pressed once dry.  The wine is then aged for 18+ months in neutral oak before being bottled unfined and unfiltered..