Winemaker's Notes:
The 2007 season began dry, about 60% of normal precipitation with some
very cold days and single-digit nighttime temperatures around the New Year
holiday. Temperatures were warmer than normal as winter continued into
spring with resulting earlier budding, bloom and set in the vineyards across
all varieties. The summer months continued on the mild to cool side, with
few days topping 100 degrees. There was a brief period of heat that spiked
around Labor Day, but the temperatures cooled after several days. This year
clusters, as well as individual berries on the clusters – though set at a normal
quantity – were notably smaller in all varieties due to the dry season.
A medley of blackberry, raspberry, cherry and prunes open up the ripe
aromas and flavors of our Zinfandel. Reminiscent of cedar wood and
pepper spice, this luscious wine is rich and dense with supple tannins and a
long finish. |