2016 Foothill Zinfandel

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Deep raspberry and plum aromas with a touch of herbaceous characters combine with a slight chocolate aroma.  The flavors mirror the raspberries and add a spicy component of nutmeg.  This juicy Zinfandel finishes firm and fruity with lingering dark berry flavors and a peppery spiciness.

Varietals- 92% Zinfandel, 8% Petite Sirah

Vineyards- Rorick Heritage, Roland Rosario & Shake Ridge Ranch

Aging/Cooperage- 16 months in 20% new American, 80% neutral

Production- The grapes were hand-picked and gently crushed into small bins for fermentation.  Yeast was added to these lots and the grapes fermented with only a small amount of nutrients added to assist the fermentation.  The lots were blended together after 6 months and then put back down to barrel for the remaining 12 months of aging.  977 cases were made.