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Block 24 Napa Valley Primitivo
 
 
2001 Block 24 Napa Valley Primitivo  
Hendry
Oakville, CA 
Hendry Block 24 is 2 acre vineyard 200 feet above sea level with U.C.D. Primitivo Clone 3 grafted onto St. George rootstock planted in 1997 in thin, stony Boomer series soils.  The wine was aged 14 months in 50% new French oak barrels. 
 
Price: $27 
15.8% alcohol 
750 ml 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2007 tasting - This blackish red wine has an oaky bouquet with hints of fruit and a light, spicy flavor with a complex and incredibly dry aftertaste. Definitely worth picking up a bottle.
 
 
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