Petit Verdot took the spotlight at the 2025 San Francisco International Wine Competition (SFIWC), where bold structure and rich fruit expression defined the category. Earning top honors, Thirty-Seven Wines captured the title of Best Petit Verdot for its 2022 Reserve Petit Verdot, a wine that impressed judges with both power and polish.

Thirty-Seven Wines continues to build a reputation for crafting expressive, small-lot wines that highlight both varietal character and regional distinction. Known for producing structured reds with depth and refinement, the winery focuses on careful vineyard sourcing and deliberate winemaking practices that allow each variety to fully develop complexity and balance.

The 2022 Reserve Petit Verdot stood out for its vibrant fruit profile and approachable texture—hallmarks of a well-executed example of this often-intense varietal. While Petit Verdot is traditionally known for its bold tannins and inky depth, this Reserve bottling demonstrated both richness and restraint, offering generous fruit without overwhelming structure.

The result is a Petit Verdot that delivers intensity alongside elegance, showcasing the varietal’s potential as a compelling standalone wine. With this Best Petit Verdot Best in Class recognition, Thirty-Seven Wines reinforces its position among producers capable of transforming powerful grapes into beautifully balanced, competition-worthy wines.