More About the 2022 Portalupi L. Venturi Vineyards Mendocino County Petite Sirah With over four decades of winemaking expertise, Tim Borges, owner and winemaker at Portalupi, brings a wealth of knowledge honed at iconic estates in Napa Valley. His unwavering focus on Petite Sirah, Zinfandel, and Italian varietals has solidified his position as a cornerstone of the Cal-Ital movement—a passionate endeavor to honor Italy's rich winemaking heritage in California. Joined by his wife, Jane Portalupi, Tim co-founded Portalupi Wine, sharing a common vision: to capture the essence of their Italian roots in every bottle. Hailing from the storied L. Venturi Vineyard in Mendocino County, Portalupi's Petite Sirah flourishes on ancient Pinole gravelly loam soils enriched by shale and quartz from alluvial river flows. Certified Organic and dry-farmed, this exceptional terroir produces grapes of extraordinary character. The 2022 vintage, though modest in yield, produced remarkably concentrated fruit. Smaller berries and clusters delivered rich, intense flavors framed by velvety tannins and a vibrant, refreshing acidity.