Nose
Intense, explosive aromas of red raspberries, with notes of blackberry and bittersweet chocolate.
Palate
Elegant tannins with vibrant berry flavors complimented by hints of oak and a racy, crisp finish
Growing Conditions
Abundant winter rainfall starting in December lasted until April. Multiple small rain events led to all the moisture soaking into the vineyard soil profile. No frost and a mild spring produced great fruit set. Judicious thinning coupled with a long warm summer led to an outstanding late harvest with excellent quality and yields.
Bottling
January 07, 2022
Winemaking
The grapes were hand harvested and crushed into a stainless fermentor, then inoculated 24 hours later with D80 yeast. The must was pumped over twice daily for 18 days prior to pressing.
Aging
After completion of malolactic fermentation, this wine was aged in Hungarian & American oak barrels for 20 months prior to bottling.
Food Pairing
We believe this Zinfandel enhances any number of meals with rich sauces (especially red). It continues to be our favorite red wine with seafood and chicken dishes.
