2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.4%
pH 3.82
Total Acidity 6.33 g/L
Grape Varieties 86% Zinfandel, 14% Carignane
Region Sonoma County
Harvest Dates 1 and 2 September 2021
Brix at Harvest 25.7°
Vine Age more than 100
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Oak Types American oak
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Hand-harvested Zinfandel and Carignane were co-fermented after destemming and crushing, with twice-daily pumpovers over a floating cap. The wine spent fourteen months in 100% air-dried American-oak barrels: 10% new, 30% four-year-old and 60% five-plus-year-old. Sulfur use was 35 ppm at crush and 81 ppm over the course of aging; the wine was pad filtered at bottling.
Tasting Notes Producer winemaker note dated January 2023: cranberry, rose petal, strawberry, toasted oak and mineral aromas; medium body, lively acidity, black cherry, raspberry and espresso flavors.
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.6%
pH 3.45
Total Acidity 8.15 g/L
Grape Varieties 54% Zinfandel, 46% Carignane
Region Sonoma County
Harvest Dates 24 August 2020
Brix at Harvest 24.2°
Vine Age more than 100
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types American oak
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Hand-harvested grapes were destemmed and crushed, with twice-daily pumpovers over a floating cap. The wine spent fourteen months in 100% air-dried American-oak barrels. The disclosed barrel ages are 10% one-year-old, 40% four-year-old and 40% five-year-old, which total only 90%; the remaining 10% is unspecified. Sulfur use was 35 ppm at crush and 68 ppm over the course of aging; the wine was pad filtered.
Tasting Notes Producer winemaker note dated March 2024: bramble fruit, clove and mint aromas; medium body with black cherry and sarsaparilla notes, integrated tannins and a juicy finish.
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2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.1%
pH 3.63
Total Acidity 5.82 g/L
Grape Varieties 58% Zinfandel, 42% Carignane
Region Sonoma County
Harvest Dates 16 September 2019
Brix at Harvest 25.5°
Vine Age more than 100
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Oak Types American oak
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details The varieties were picked together and co-fermented for ten days until dry. Grapes were destemmed and crushed, with twice-daily pumpovers over a floating cap. The wine spent fourteen months in 100% air-dried American oak: 10% new, 15% one-year-old, 15% two-year-old, 30% four-year-old and 30% five-year-old. Sulfur use was 35 ppm at crush and 30 ppm over the course of aging; the wine was pad filtered.
Tasting Notes Producer winemaker note dated July 2022: cranberry, rose petal and chaparral aromas; medium body with focused black-cherry fruit, bright acidity and a long clean finish.
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2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.6%
pH 3.57
Grape Varieties 64% Zinfandel, 36% Carignane
Region Sonoma County
Harvest Dates 12 and 14 September 2018
Brix at Harvest 24.6°
Vine Age more than 100
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Maceration 14 days
Oak Details 15% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak15%
Oak Types American oak
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details The page reports TA as 6.23 but supplies no unit, so it is not proposed as total_acidity_gl. Hand-harvested grapes were destemmed, crushed, pumped over twice daily and pressed after fourteen days. The wine spent fourteen months in 100% air-dried American oak: 15% new, 20% one-year-old, 20% two-year-old, 25% three-year-old, 10% four-year-old and 10% five-year-old. Sulfur use was 35 ppm at crush and 43 ppm over aging; the wine was pad filtered.
Tasting Notes Producer winemaker note dated February 2022: deep ruby color; plum, violet, clove and tarragon aromas; red currant and cocoa flavors with vanilla on the long, warming finish.
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2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 50% Zinfandel, 50% Carignane
Region Sonoma County
Harvest Dates 1 and 3 September 2016
Brix at Harvest 25.8°
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Maceration 10 days
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Oak Types American oak
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Zinfandel and Carignane were picked separately and co-fermented. Grapes were destemmed and crushed, received twice-daily pumpovers over a floating cap and were pressed after ten days. The wine spent twelve months in 100% air-dried American oak: 10% new, 30% two-year-old, 25% three-year-old and 35% four-year-old. Sulfur use was 35 ppm at crush and 75 ppm over aging; the wine was pad filtered.
Tasting Notes Producer winemaker note dated January 2019: brambly fruit and baking-spice aromas; black cherry, raspberry and anise flavors with soft tannins and a vibrant finish.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
17100 Montebello Road, Cupertino, CA 95014-5435, USA
Phone
+1 408.867.3233
Owner
Private ownership (founding families)
Cellarmaster
John Olney (Head Winemaker & CEO)