By Lenn Thompson, Executive Editor In recent years, a handful of North Fork wineries have released varietal petit verdot wines, almost always from superior vintages because it is one of the last varieties to ripen each year. Jamesport Vineyards 2007 Petit Verdot Reserve ($100) is the producers first 100% petit verdot and is by far the most expensive of the local lot. And there is a lot to like about this intense, powerhouse of a wine. Brooding, dense black fruit aromas dominate the nose — black currant, blackberries and blueberries — with black licorice, vanilla and black pepper accents. Despite…
