Nose
Nose of red cherry, plum and vanilla.
Palate
Medium bodied, wet stone, chapparal, tangy red fruit, elegant tannins and a lingering finish.
Growing Conditions
After a second winter of little rain, warm, even summer temperatures provided excellent conditions for these interplanted 80-year-old vines to ripen. We harvested Top Block on September 15, and returned a week later for House Block.
Winemaking
After fermentation, the two were combined and transferred to american oak barrels. Twenty percent new oak complements the ripe fruit. This elegant zinfandel is generous in spicy fruit, chalky tannins, and refreshing acidity.
Appearance
Deep ruby color.
