Wine Profile
Awards
4 Stars/Excellent - Restaurant Wine
90 Points - Ken's Wine Guide
Production Notes
Composition
72% Zinfandel, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc
Aging & Oak
60% French oak, 40% American oak
50% new, 50% second vintage
Winemaker Notes
· Dark, deep, vibrant red color
· Aromas of raspberry, cherry, cedar, spice, caramelized brown sugar, and sweet oak accented by a hint of white pepper
· Dark cherry and raspberry flavors mingle with rich, compelling layers of blueberry, cedar and molasses
Production
· An unusually dry growing season with rainfall totals that were 50 percent below average
· Cool, even weather produced a long harvest spread out over several months
· The relaxed pace allowed picking in multiple passes, ensuring ideal ripeness and flavor development
Other Notes
Released: February 2010