· The aromas are complex and inviting, with lifted red fruit elements of raspberry and plum, as well as deeper bramble fruit notes and layers of vanilla, cream, nutmeg and cinnamon
· A smooth, rich entry leads to sweet plum and lingering spice notes, with hints of cedar and clove
· The wine’s lush texture is supported by resolved tannins that lead to a full, ripe finish
· 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
Composition
62% Zinfandel, 31% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot
Origin
Appellation: Napa Valley
Harvest Dates: September 10 — October 27, 2009
Aging & Oak
16 months in oak
80% French oak, 20% American oak
40% new
Production and Technical Data
Average Sugar at Harvest: 25.5° Brix
Alcohol: 14.5%
0.61 g/ml titratable acidity
pH: 3.77
Bottled: June 2011
Released: February 2012
95 Points - Excellent
This is an Excellent Zinfandel based blend. It is opaque and very dark purple colored. It opens with an inviting mild blueberry bouquet. More>