> 2006 Sierra Foothills Zinfandel
2006 Sierra Foothills Zinfandel |
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 Winemaker’s Notes
The 2006 Sierra Foothills Zinfandel displays aromas of cherry, sweet blackberry, vanilla and holiday spice. The flavors mirror the aromas and give the wine a fresh fruit flavor with a spicy aftertaste. This lighter style of Sierra Foothills Zinfandel is smooth and luscious.
Vintage
The growing season of 2006 was about as average as a California year could possibly be. Normal levels of rainfall, not too hot or too cold, the usual hot spell in mid summer and blessedly no rain at harvest.
Fermentation and aging
The lots we select each vintage are usually from younger vines and the lots that are lighter in body and structure. Each vineyard lot was fermented individually at moderate temperatures. Pressed at dryness, some wines remained in tank and some were racked directly into barrels for aging. The barrel lots were aged in combination French and American oak barrels for 10 months. The wines from our rigorous tasting selection were carefully blended together to produce a wine of exceptional value. We have also blended in some Primitivo, with a touch of Mourvedre and Grenache for complexity.
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