Although we won’t reveal the exact blend, it includes at least a little of all of our zinfandel vine­yards. When we harvest our fruit, and in particular zinfandel, we often pick the vineyards at differ­ent times in order to capture each section of each vineyard at peak maturity. In 2002 there were lots that while excellent, did not seem to work well with the other com­ponents. After numerous blending trials we came up with a wine that meant that not only were we able to bottle vineyard wines that were most reflective of their individual terroirs, but were able to bottle a blended zinfandel of great interest. Although it will, like almost all of our wines, continue to develop in the bottle, its greatest glory is its immediate approachability.

The aromas are of bright black berry fruit tinged with cherry and a hint of pepper. The flavors echo the aromas. It is medium bodied but quite rich, with bright acidity and very little tannin. A classic Sonoma County zinfandel. 484 cases bottled.

 

$22.00

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