Description
Petar Kirilov grew up making wine and grappa with his father in Bulgaria, experiences which would undoubtedly shape his future path. After graduating from the University of Food Technologies in 2002, he obtained a master’s degree in winemaking and made the giant move to Napa Valley. Landing an internship with Truchard Vineyards in Carneros, Petar finally put his education to the test and realized that he had a natural talent for winemaking. He later when on to be head winemaker at Meadowcroft and Foyt Wines before launching his own brand, Kukeri, in 2013. Named after a pagan ritual, Kukeri Wines are a celebration of life and pay tribute to the Bulgarian festival that is steeped in tradition and symbolism for over 8,000 years. Kukeri Wines is a small operation producing single-vineyard Cabernet, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from esteemed appellations including Mount Veeder, Stags Leap, Rutherford, Los Carneros, Sonoma Coast, Petaluma Gap and Russian River Valley.
From the producer~ "Intense and vibrant our 2021 Kukeri Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, exhibiting aromas of dark fruits, black tea, tobacco, and green olives, accented with earthy spice notes. A hint of mountain forest, cedar oak and dusty baking cocoa combine these aromatics to create this juicy and chewy, full-bodied Napa Cabernet Sauvignon with refreshing acidity and long legs, which makes a perfect accompaniment to any grilled meat dishes."
