Whipstitch 2018 Petite Sirah Lodi, California

“Best of Class” Whipstitch has once again seamlessly integrated climate, grape variety, and winemaking. Lodi’s Mediterranean climate helps craft the rich, full body, and jam-like sweetness of our Petite Sirah. This historic region falls in a sweet spot where a break in Calfornia’s Coast Ranges allows for cooling “Delta Breezes” to sneak between the mountains, relieving inland vineyards of their high daytime temperatures. This allows the grapes to hold onto some natural acidity while reaching peak ripeness and evolving rich dark fruit flavors. In addition to a unique climate, Lodi is home to some of California’s oldest vineyards. Over time, these vines have shifted their focus from producing large amounts of fruit to channeling their energy into only a small amount of clusters of highly concentrated grapes. Our Petite Sirah is a timeless testament to California terroir, and it too will become even better with age. Scroll through the image carousel above to learn more about this wine.