TASTING NOTES
85% Zinfandel, 14% Petite Sirah, & 1% Other Red
With its deep, black cherry red color, this Zinfandel tempts with aromas of ripe plum, blackberry, and hints of baking spice. Full bodied and fruit forward with soft, supple tannins, and flavors of juicy blackberry with light hints of toasted oak.
VINEYARD NOTES
2012 was a very strong vintage for wine quality. The moderate temperatures and above average sun exposure promoted a strong set, yielding a larger-than-average crop. The grapes ripened slowly, resulting in flavor development ahead of sugars, which is ideal for flavorful, well-balanced wines. The 2012 vintage shows excellent color extraction, intense varietal aromatics, and great concentration.
WINEMAKER NOTES
The grapes were destemmed, but not crushed, to stainless steel fermenters. The must was chilled to 60°F for a two-day cool soak. After the cool soak, yeast was added for alcoholic fermentation. The juice was pumped over the skins two to three times per day for approximately eight days until the fermentation was complete. At the end of fermentation, the wine was pressed off from the skins and transferred to barrels to undergo malolactic fermentation. After nine months in a combination of French, Eastern European, and American oak barrels, 25% new, the wine was racked and blended before bottling in October 2013.
FOOD PAIRINGS
This spicy, juicy Zinfandel calls for slow-roasted barbecue, marinated pulled pork, or pizza with all the fixings.
Vintage2012
VarietalZinfandel
AppellationNorth Coast
Acid5.9 g/L
pH3.6
Residual Sugar2.5 g/L
Alcohol %13.5
When the easy-going charm of West Coast living meets old-world French winemaking techniques, you know you’ve found something to celebrate.
TASTING NOTES
85% Zinfandel, 14% Petite Sirah, & 1% Other Red
With its deep, black cherry red color, this Zinfandel tempts with aromas of ripe plum, blackberry, and hints of baking spice. Full bodied and fruit forward with soft, supple tannins, and flavors of juicy blackberry with light hints of toasted oak.
VINEYARD NOTES
2012 was a very strong vintage for wine quality. The moderate temperatures and above average sun exposure promoted a strong set, yielding a larger-than-average crop. The grapes ripened slowly, resulting in flavor development ahead of sugars, which is ideal for flavorful, well-balanced wines. The 2012 vintage shows excellent color extraction, intense varietal aromatics, and great concentration.
WINEMAKER NOTES
The grapes were destemmed, but not crushed, to stainless steel fermenters. The must was chilled to 60°F for a two-day cool soak. After the cool soak, yeast was added for alcoholic fermentation. The juice was pumped over the skins two to three times per day for approximately eight days until the fermentation was complete. At the end of fermentation, the wine was pressed off from the skins and transferred to barrels to undergo malolactic fermentation. After nine months in a combination of French, Eastern European, and American oak barrels, 25% new, the wine was racked and blended before bottling in October 2013.
FOOD PAIRINGS
This spicy, juicy Zinfandel calls for slow-roasted barbecue, marinated pulled pork, or pizza with all the fixings.
Vintage2012
VarietalZinfandel
AppellationNorth Coast
Acid5.9 g/L
pH3.6
Residual Sugar2.5 g/L
Alcohol %13.5