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Winemaking Notes This signature vineyard of little over two and a half acres was planted in 2001 and is located at 2,100 ft. in elevation on the western slopes of High Valley. The soils on this ridge top are primarily broken shale characteristic of Franciscan formation with al ight dusting of red volcanic soils intermixed. The depth and composition of the soil creates a microclimate that stresses the vines limiting grape yields, which translates into a wine of increased concentration and intensity of dark, ripe berry fruit characteristics. The 2004 Monte Sereno Zinfandel was aged in French, American and Hungarian oak barrels and then blended with 5% Petite Sirah from our Volcano Ridge vineyard.
Tasting Notes Awards Best of Class, 2007 Jerry Mead's New World International Wine Competition Critics Platinum, 2007 Critics Challenge International Wine Competition Double Gold, 2007 Taster's Guild International Wine Competition Gold, 2007 Dallas Morning News Wine Competition Gold, 2007 Jerry Mead's New World International Wine Competition Gold, 2007 San Diego International Wine Competition Gold, 2007 Savor Magazine North of the Gate Wine Competition 
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2004 Brassfield Estate Zinfandel, Monte Sereno Vineyard
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