This vintage displays a rich dark purple garnet color and deep aromas of black cherry, boysenberry, plum, spicy sandalwood with hints of toasty oak. Uplifting flavors of plum, black cherry cola and a subtle of earthiness combine to give this full-bodied Zinfandel a generous mouth-feel. Rich full tannins and balanced acidity lead into a long, lingering finish.

It makes perfect sense that some of California’s most distinctive Zinfandels come from Redwood Valley in southern Mendocino County. This is one of the state’s most distinctive viticultural enclaves, with a combination of climate and soils - particularly its deposits of the rare, rust-colored Redvine soil - that rightly may be called unique.

• Harvest Date:September 28 - October 15
• Fermentation: 3 days of cold soak, pumped over and punched down twice a day for an average of 14 days in stainless open top fermentors
• Aging: 48 months in French, American, and Eastern European Burgundy barrels (10% new French)
• Blend: 100% Zinfandel
  
• Alcohol: 15.0%
  
• Total Acidity: 7.3 g/L
  
• pH: 3.44
  
• Residual Sugar: 0.1% (dry)