Four Vines Paso Robles Peck Ranch Zinfandel 1999

Peck Ranch produces both Zinfandel and Petite Sirah of intense character. The Zinfandel lends pepper and spicy berry fruit flavors while the Petite Sirah adds a deep, rich complexity to the structure of the wine. A match made in heaven. The Grapes were harvested in the cool of the early morning, crushed and placed into Stainless Steel tanks for a two day cold soak. Frequent punchdowns were the order for the first 2 days, which progressed to pumping over 4 times daily. A slow, gentle fermentation proceeded pressing off when dry. The wines were aged for 14 months in American (Seguin Moreau) and French (Nadalier) oak barrels which lend to a silky, toasted oak finish.

On the nose the wine has spicy berry fruit, anise and sweet vanilla. On the palate, bright spicy blackberry, fig and anise trail into a long silky oak finish, rich with vanilla and toast. Most refined and sophisticated, yet totally Zinfandel.