Madrigal Petit Verdot 2018

Petit Verdot as Napa Valley's best-kept secret — and the 2018 Madrigal is the proof.

Petit Verdot is Napa Valley's most underestimated grape — planted primarily as a blending component in Bordeaux-style wines, it is rarely bottled on its own. Madrigal Family Winery has championed it as a standalone variety for years, and the results make a compelling case. The 2018 is a blend of 80.4% Petit Verdot with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot — a Bordeaux-inspired composition that adds complexity and structure to the Petit Verdot's natural concentration.

Tasting Notes

A beautiful magenta in the glass, with bright violet and red cherry on the nose that draw you in before the first sip. On the palate, the wine transitions from that bright fruit core into deeper notes of coffee and warm oak — layered and generous, with a concentration that reflects the warmth of the 2018 vintage. The tannins are firm and present, providing structure without austerity.

The Finish

Warm and persistent, with dark cherry and coffee carrying through to a long, satisfying close. Ready to drink now and will continue to develop through 2030.