When poured, our classic California Zinfandel is a purple-ruby color with a bright crimson hue. On the nose, there are concentrated aromas of dried cherries that meld with warm vanilla, mocha and mulling spices. Lush flavors of ripe plum and raspberry jam flood the palate, followed by touches of dark chocolate in the background. Subtle, round tannins and great length make for a fresh and enticing finish.

VINEYARDS
This wine blends lots from select vineyards in top growing regions: El Dorado County (42%), Amador County (38%), Lake County (12%), Lodi (6%) and Napa County (2%).

WINEGROWING
Heavy rains in March and April replenished reservoirs and led to healthy vine growth which we managed through leafing and cluster thinning. Weather during the summer and fall was moderate. Sustainable farming practices throughout the growing
season were tailored to each block with the assistance of aerial photos produced using NDVI (Normalized Difference Vegetation
Index) technology. The fruit was handpicked at dawn and sorted in the vineyard.

WINEMAKING
The grapes were carefully destemmed and optically sorted to ensure only perfect fruit made it into the wine. A cold soak extracted color and flavor before primary fermentation began in tank. The wine was gently basket-pressed and then racked to
oak barrels to finish primary fermentation, malolactic fermentation and aging.

RELEASE DATE June 2021
APPELLATION California
VARIETAL COMPOSITION 93% Zinfandel, 7% Petite Sirah
HARVESTED Sept. 11th–Oct. 18th, 2019
AVERAGE BRIX AT HARVEST 26.7
COOPERAGE 16 months in American (10% new) and French Oak
ALCOHOL 15.9%