The aromas are rich, ripe and concentrated with layers of raspberry jam, white pepper, vanilla, cedar, dried lavender and sage
Wine Profile
Production Notes
Composition
65% Zinfandel, 32% Cabernet Sauvignon,
3% Cabernet Franc
Aging & Oak
15 months in oak
100% French
72% new
Winemaker Notes
· The palate is smooth and rich, with refined tannins and layers of sweet fruit
· Lush red-fruit flavors spotlight ripe strawberries, with hints of cinnamon and dried herbs leading to a sophisticated dried tobacco leaf finish
Production
· 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
Other Notes
Release Date: February 2011