Bold aromas of pomegranate aril, red currant, and white peppercorn introduce flavors of boysenberry preserves, ripe plum, and allspice. Smooth tannins linger along with notes of raspberry, toasted cedar, and black tea leaf. Dark fruits and incredible balance make this an amazing pairing for rosemary marinated porkchops with grilled stone fruit or braised beef short ribs over Manchego polenta with maple-glazed carrots.
Straddling hills between the Dry Creek and Alexander Valleys, this vineyard enjoys warm days and cool, breeze-filled nights. Zinfandel loves the gravelly, well-drained soils of this steep hillside vineyard. The soil’s heat retention also makes this vineyard ideal for extraordinary Petite Sirah, which we blend into this Zinfandel. Thanks to the region’s cooling coastal nighttime influence, grapes are allowed a lengthened “hang” time that cultivates intense flavors. The grapes were harvested by hand and fermented in stainless-steel tanks with the native yeast. After the fermentation was complete, the wine went into French oak barrels to age for the next 16 months before being bottled unfined.
VINEYARD DETAILS
Soil profile: Pleasanton gravelly loam
Aspect: Western
Elevation: 800 feet
Year Planted: 1992
Clone: Upper Weiss
Rootstock: St. George
Trellis: VSP
HARVEST September 2021
COMPOSITION 88% Zinfandel, 12% Petite Sirah
ANALYSES
pH 3.56
Acidity .67 grams/100 ml
Alcohol 15.6%
Sugar 0.03%
PRODUCTION 4 Barrels
CELLARING Optimal storage temperature 55-60° F (13-16° C)
GOLD - 2023 Sonoma County Harvest Fair
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