2008 PRIVATE RESERVE ZINFANDEL
WINE DETAILS
| retail price: | $30.00 |
| club price: | $24.00 |
| available: | None |
| cases: | 450 |
| formats: | 750mL |
| released: | Jul 19, 2010 |
| date profiled: | Aug 2, 2010 |
| region: | Central Coast |
| AVA: | Paso Robles |
| vineyards: | 47.2% Wild Rose, 39.2% Bo ... 47.2% Wild Rose, 39.2% Bordonaro, 9.0% French Camp, 3.9% Batdorf |
| estate fruit: | Yes |
| single vineyard: | No |
| brix at harvest: | Blended |
| alcohol: | 15.5% |
| fined: | Yes |
| filtered: | Yes |
| oak type: | 100% French |
| oak barrels: | 30% New |
| oak aging: | 15 Months |
| varietal | % | AVA | clone |
|---|---|---|---|
| zinfandel | 90% | ||
| syrah/shiraz | 6% | ||
| petite sirah | 5% |
| ships to: AK AR CA CO CT FL GA HI ID IL IN IA KS LA ME MI MN MO NE NV NH NM NY NC ND OH OR RI SC TN TX VT VA WA WV WI WY |
Winemaker Nathan Carlson Notes
Largely based on fruit from older vineyards (Wild Rose – early 1960’s,
French Camp – early 1970’s,) as well as some which are just reaching full
maturity. Balanced cropping, careful sunlight exposure, and selective
harvesting were employed in the pursuit of fully ripe, but not dried-out
fruit characters. Careful handling in the winery, with attention to detail
in the maceration, moderate fermentation temperatures, and a selection
of subtle French oak barrels for the 15 months in cask.
Complex aromatics – cocoa and ripe cherries with a cigar-box cedar character. Balanced acidity and vibrant fruit, with gravelly young tannins and some fresh oak tones. A bright, delicate style with elegance. Youthful at the moment, ...more... but will open nicely with decanting or a few years in cellar.
Complex aromatics – cocoa and ripe cherries with a cigar-box cedar character. Balanced acidity and vibrant fruit, with gravelly young tannins and some fresh oak tones. A bright, delicate style with elegance. Youthful at the moment, ...more... but will open nicely with decanting or a few years in cellar.
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