Nose

Our 2014 Napa Zinfandel offers a charming, bright and lively nose with blackberry, vanilla,
dried herbs, vanilla, and subtle sweet oak in the background.

Palate

The mouth begins with similar flavors but moves
toward a black cherry profile that finishes with white pepper and anise notes. Medium bodied and structured, a
Zinfandel that unexpectedly surprises!

Growing Conditions

We were rewarded with another outstanding vintage in 2014. Sunshine and a warm dry spring gave way to mild
and ideal growing conditions throughout the summer. An uneventful growing season without extremes for me
typically indicates a potentially excellent quality. Indeed, that was the case. Harvest began early, August 29, and
finished early, October 2, avoiding the potentially cool and rainy autumn conditions.

Vineyards: Fore Family Vineyard; Neal Brothers Vineyard.

Bottling

Bottling Date: March 3, 2016.

Winemaking

Fermentation: 10 days, peak temperature 84º
Maceration: 15 days total before pressing

Aging

17 months in 50% French Oak, 50% American Appalachian, 25% new.

Appearance

Medium ruby in color.