· The aromas are deep and sophisticated, with blue fruit and bramble elements supported by classic hints of leather and dried tobacco leaf
· On the palate, this wine offers a full entry, broad, textural tannins and lovely blueberry and dried sage notes
· The finish is long and satisfying, concluding with lingering wild berry flavors
· 2009 presented certain challenges—from early shatter to late-season rain
· We responded with site-specific techniques that included aggressive leafing, an early thinning protocol and a heavy field sort to select only the most desirable grapes
· Attention to detail in the vineyards, and during harvest and sorting, yielded high quality fruit
HARVEST
September 10 – October 23, 2009
COMPOSITION
78% Zinfandel
22% Petit Verdot
PRODUCTION AND TECHNICAL DATA
Average Sugar at Harvest: 27.0° Brix
Alcohol: 14.5%
0.61 g/ml titratable acidity
pH: 3.79
AGING & OAK
16 months in 30% new oak
50% French, 50% American
BOTTLED: June 2011
RELEASED: October 2011