Obsidian "Black Bear" Petit Verdot , Obsidian 2021

This is a big, wild, beauty that we will be enjoying well into retirement before it shows any sign of aging. Powerful and dense, with concentrated black fruit and dusty licorice flavors, with a distinctive beam of lavender, and bright acidity that cuts through the dense, dark structure.
VOLCANIC VINEYARD SITE
Obsidian Ridge Vineyard is sits on a volcanic flow at the northern tip of the Mayacamas Range at a half mile of elevation. Vines planted in 1999 on red volcanic soils shot with black obsidian are subject to an unforgiving, mountain climate. Low humidity, cold night time temperatures, and ultraviolet exposure 10% greater than at sea level all contribute to developing small grapes with dark color, thick skins, and intense flavors.