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Winemaking Notes
Our 2002 Zinfandel delivers powerful black pepper and spicy blackberry aromas with toasty cinnamon and clove notes.
Tasting Notes
Round Mountain Vineyard, on the High Valley slopes above the winery, is the source for this classic, racy wine. Fruit from the flavorful Primativo and Mendocino Ridge Zinfandel clones was vinified, blended and aged in new (35%) and used French and American oak barrels for 17 months. True to the varietal, this wine demonstrates ripe, powerful black pepper and spicy blackberry aromas with toasty cinnamon and clove notes. There is a soft, round warmth, which finishes with a long and smooth finish. Suggested food pairings are Cajun gumbo, chicken cacciatore, or barbequed meats.
Awards
Gold, 2004 Los Angeles County Fair
Silver, 2004 San Francisco International Wine Competition
Silver, 2004 California State Fair
Silver, 2004 Taster’s Guild
Silver, 2004 Santa Rosa Press Democrat North of the Gate Wine Competition
Technical Data
 | Alcohol: | 14.3% | | Total Acidity: | 0.75 g/ 100ml | | pH: | 3.56 | | Residual Sugar: | <0.2 g/100 ml | | Composition/Blend: | 82% Zinfandel, 18% Petite Sirah | | Appellation: | High Valley | | Barrels: | French and American oak | | Time in Barrels: | 17 months | | Cases Produced: | 1,415 |
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