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Varietal
Zinfandel
American Viniculture Area (AVA)
Lake County
Vineyards
Much of the fruit for this wine came from Clear Mountain Vineyard in Northern California's Lake County. With plenty of sunshine, its grapes ripen evenly and develop vibrant color and flavor.
Winemaking
This wine was fermented on its skins for seven days. It was aged in small casks of American oak and blended with a bit of Petite Sirah to enhance the finished wine's body and tannic structure.
Tasting Notes
The finished wine is rich and highly extracted, but nicely balanced. It tastes of intense blackberry liqueur and ripe raspberry with a subtle jammy component. It is framed by hints of briar and peppery spice, and brings a long, elegant finish. It lacks the heavy prune and raisin characters of many overripe zins.
Awards & Accolades
Sacramento Bee (April 2008)
2005 Zinfandel: "The best of the year - so far. It's agile and versatile, with bright and spicy raspberry fruit, a loose build, and a youthful swing. The winery suggests it be poured with a brunch that includes a spinach, mushroom and white-cheddar omelet and savory cranberry scones, but best make that after 18 holes or you're apt to miss your tee time by dawdling over another glass."
2005 Zinfandel: "The best of the year - so far. It's agile and versatile, with bright and spicy raspberry fruit, a loose build, and a youthful swing. The winery suggests it be poured with a brunch that includes a spinach, mushroom and white-cheddar omelet and savory cranberry scones, but best make that after 18 holes or you're apt to miss your tee time by dawdling over another glass."
