Grapes 87% Zinfandel and 13% Petite Sirah
Appellation: Sonoma County
Harvest: September 3 – 28, 2007
Fermentation: Fermented 18 days at 85°F
Barrel Aging: 9 months in American and French oak
Alcohol: 13.5%
Total Acidity: 0.61
pH: 3.79
Residual Sugar: Dry
Aging Potential: 3 - 5 years
Winemaker Notes:
The 2007 Heritage Zinfandel is perhaps one of the more balanced and elegant vintages we have had in recent memory. This delicious wine combines fruit from the warm Dry Creek Valley and cool Russian River Valley appellations. Aromas of blueberry and raspberry are framed by notes of white pepper and chocolate. On the palate, an abundance of fresh berry fruit mingle with dollops of creamy oak. The tannins are refined and smooth, giving this wine a long and satisfying finish.
My Notes:
Medium ruby in color. Nose of gooseberry, cherry, ripe berries and tropical fruit. Tastes of blackberry with a hint of mango and pineapple. Smooth in the mouth, nice tannins with a Med/long finish. Low alcohol- not hot. I really like this wine.
Bayareawinelover rating: 90
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