· Highlighting red cherry and rose petal aromas, with notes of blueberry, blackberry, smoky cedar and cola
· Flavors of bright red fruit and warm blackberry crumble, with a hint of cinnamon spice
· Beautifully balanced fruit and oak, firm yet ripe tannins, excellent structure and concentration
· The 2006 growing season was marked by a very mild summer. A mid-July heat spike accelerated ripening
· Mild temperatures throughout the fall allowed for a moderately paced harvest
· The long growing season yielded added complexity, intense flavors and excellent aroma development
Appellation: Napa Valley
Harvest Dates: August 31 – October 31, 2006
Composition
61% Zinfandel
35% Cabernet Sauvignon
4% Merlot
Aging & Oak
18 months in oak - 16 barrels produced
100% French
50% new, 50% second vintage
Average Sugar at Harvest: 26.8° Brix
Alcohol: 14.5%
0.60 g/ml titratable acidity
pH: 3.53
Bottled: May 2008
Release Date: February 14th 2009