· The aromas are dark and brambly, with raspberry jam, black cherry, cedar and dark chocolate notes, as well as subtler hints of pepper, cinnamon, clove and molasses
· Offers abundant chocolate-covered black cherry and dark fruit flavors with sophisticated accents of dried sage and tobacco leaf
· A long, moderately cool summer led to a harvest spread out between mid-August and November
· The relaxed pace allowed us to pick in numerous passes, focusing on individual rows or a single side of the vines
· Early frosts and drought conditions were countered with a meticulous approach to viticulture and sorting
· 2008 yielded small crops with good concentration and soft, appealing tannins
Appellation: Napa Valley
Harvest Dates: September 1 — October 30, 2009
Composition
68% Zinfandel, 24% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc
Aging & Oak
16 months in oak
80% French oak, 20% American oak
45% new
Production and Technical Data
Average Sugar at Harvest: 27.0° Brix
Alcohol: 14.5%
0.59 g/ml titratable acidity
pH: 3.81
Bottled: May 2010
Released: February 2011
90 - Very Good +
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