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CURRENT RELEASES
- 2021 Estate Chardonnay
- 2022 Estate Viognier
- 2022 Lès Mis Estate Rosè
- 2020 Estate Zinfandel (sold out)
- 2020 Estate Malbec
- 2020 Estate Syrah (sold out)
- 2020 Estate Petite Sirah
- 2019 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2020 Estate Merlot
- 2019 Estate "Opulence"
- 2019 Estate Tannat
- 2019 Estate Petit Verdot
- 2021 Estate Hunchback
- 2019 Estate "Contemplations"
- 2019 Modo (Late Harvest Malbec))
- 2018 Quasi (Late Harvest Zinfandel)
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PREVIOUS VINTAGES
These vintages are sold out at the winery but may be available in limited quantities in a few retail or restaurant locations.
- 2018 Estate Viognier
- 2019 Estate Viognier
- 2019 Estate Chardonnay
- 2020 Estate Viognier
- 2019 Lès Mis Estate Rosè
- 2020 Lès Mis Estate Rosè
- 2021 Lès Mis Estate Rosè
- 2017 Estate Zinfandel
- 2018 Estate Zinfandel
- 2019 Estate Zinfandel
- 2017 Estate Malbec
- 2018 Estate Malbec
- 2018 Estate Syrah
- 2017 Estate Petite Sirah
- 2018 Estate Petite Sirah
- 2019 Estate Petite Sirah
- 2017 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2018 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2017 Estate Merlot
- 2018 Estate Merlot
- 2016 Estate "Opulence"
- 2017 Estate "Opulence"
- 2018 Estate
- 2017 Estate Tannat
- 2018 Estate Tannat
- 2017 Estate Petit Verdot
- 2017 Estate Hunchback
- 2019 Estate Hunchback
- 2018 Lès Mis Estate Rosè
- 2016 Estate Zinfandel
- 2018 Estate "Contemplations"
- 2016 Estate Malbec
- 2017 Estate Syrah
- 2016 Estate Petite Sirah
- 2016 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2015 Estate Opulence
- 2016 Estate Tannat
- 2015 Estate Petit Verdot
- 2016 Estate Hunchback
- 2013 Moto (Late Harvest Syrah)
- 2014 Quasi (Late Harvest Zinfandel)
Wines 

2016 Estate Zinfandel
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Varieties:100% Zinfandel
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Appellation:Paso Robles -Templeton Gap
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Average brix at harvest:25.9
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Vineyard:Estate
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Alcohol:14.7%
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Acidity:0.71g/100ml
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pH:3.67
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Residual sugar:0.19 g/100ml
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Date bottled:March 28, 2018
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Cases produced:522
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Retail Price:$ 26.00
Growing conditions:
Winter rainfall improved but 2016 featured another early budbreak and horrific frost in late March with whites and early reds losing significant crop. Resulting in an early smaller harvest with excellent quality due to the miniscule crop from the on-going drought and frost.
Winemaking:
The grapes were hand harvested and crushed into a stainless fermentor, then inoculated 24 hours later with RX-60 yeast. The must was pumped over twice daily for 13 days prior to pressing. After completion of malolactic fermentation, this wine was aged in Hungarian & American oak barrels for 16 months prior to bottling.
Tasting notes:
Intense, explosive aromas of red raspberries,with notes of blackberry and bittersweet chocolate. Elegant tannins with vibrant berry flavors complimented by hints of oak and a racy, crisp finish.
Cellaring:
While delightful now, this concentrated Zinfandel will continue to develop in the bottle with proper cellaring for another 4-6 years with a plateau of best drinkability from 2019-2022.
Food selection:
We believe this Zinfandel enhances any number of meals with rich sauces (especially red). It continues to be our favorite red wine with seafood and chicken dishes.
