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.
WINE NOTES
Our Zinfandel comes from 5 different old vine Zinfandel vineyards scattered throughout the benchlands and hillsides of Mendocino County. Old vine vineyards such as Tournour, Ford and Zeller grace this fine wine. Many of these vineyards are still farmed by 3rd and 4th generation Italian-Americans. 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.
FOOD RECOMMENDATIONS
Enjoy with garlic and rosemary seasoned lamb chops, Italian sausage or spicy tomato pasta dishes. A grilled burger with melted gorgonzola in one hand and this Zin in the other hand is what the good life is all about.
Varietal Composition: 100%Zinfandel
Harvest: Hand-harvested September 15th – October 15th, 2018
Length/Type of Fermentation: Crushed into open top fermenters with 4 days of cold soak, pumped over and punched down twice a day for 16 days.
Length/Type of Aging: Barrel aged a total of 36 months in combination of French, American and Eastern European oak (10% new).
Alcohol: 15.0%
Total Acidity: 0.70 g/100ml
pH: 3.68
Residual Sugar: 0.10% (dry)
Food Pairing:
Enjoy with garlic and rosemary seasoned
lamb chops, Italian sausage or spicy tomato
pasta dishes
