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Wine Details
Price:
$18.00 per bottle
Description:
The 2002 vintage brought us one large step closer to our goal of sourcing all our Zinfandel from our immediate Glen Ellen neighborhood. 60% of the blend came from the two vineyards which we hope will be our primary sources of Zinfandel for many years to come, Meeks Hilltop Ranch and Shumahi Ranch. The balance of the blend is comprised of Zinfandel from Indian Springs Ranch, Englandcrest, and Zagari Vineyard, along with small bits of Englandcrest Syrah, and Syrah, Merlot and Alicante Bouschet from our Estate vineyard. The combination of small amounts of other varietals was carefully chosen to add richness, roundness and structure to the wine without diminishing Zinfandel character. The aromas are typical Zin: berry and cherry fruit, hints of black pepper and other spice. The fruit aromas intensify with aeration, bringing with them hints of chocolate and roasted coffee, licorice, cloves, cinnamon, orange peel and brown sugar. The entry is smooth and supple, medium bodied. Cherry, blackberry and cranberry fruit are the dominant flavors. The tannins are quite soft, leading to a long, smooth, slightly tart finish. This Zinfandel is ready to enjoy now, and we don’t recommend cellaring it for more than two or three years. It is very fruity, has great balance, very moderate alcohol (for Zin), and isn’t buried under tons of new oak as is way too common these days, so it should pair excellently with foods that might be overpowered by a bigger wine. We aren’t saying that this Zin is an insipid lightweight, just that it has great balance, elegance, and more finesse than usual.
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