Nose
Perfect for summer barbeques, this Zinfandel opens with
enticing aromas of black cherry, blueberry, and pepper.
Palate
A palate of brambleberry, raspberry, and a hint of vanilla.
With well-rounded tannins, the wine gives a lush mouthfeel
that can be enjoyed immediately but has the structure to benefit
from 3-5 years in the cellar.
Growing Conditions
The grapes for our 2012 Small Lot Oakville Zinfandel are
grown from high quality vineyards in the Oakville District.
Home to young vines that are expertly maintained in
exquisite well-drained, red and orange soil, the vines are
arranged in the optimal layout for sun exposure and grape
ripening maturity. A hint of Petite Sirah was included for flavor
intensity and complexity, creating a wine that is worthy of
inclusion in our limited-production Small Lot Collection.
"Classic" and "perfect" are just two accolades being bestowed
upon the 2012 Napa Valley growing season and harvest.
Textbook conditions saw near-ideal spring bud break, steady
flowering, even fruit set, and a lengthy stretch of warm days and
cool and often foggy nights during the long summer months.
Late and light rains held off until Napa Valley's treasured wine
grapes found optimal ripeness, bringing exceptional quality to
the crush pad and into the cellar.
Winemaking
The grapes for our 2012 Small Lot Oakville Zinfandel were
hand sorted and fermented on the skins for ten days with
pump-overs performed twice daily.
Aging
After fermentation, the wine
was gently pressed, racked and moved to once-used French and
American oak barrels for 18 months.
Food Pairing
Try pairing this delicious wine with
braised short ribs or a rack of lamb.
