Every once in a while, a twist of fate can deal a quirky hand, and with a stroke of magic it can become an enchanting experience. Black Magic™ Late Harvest Zinfandel conjures up a charming finale for a delicious meal—lusciously jammy and sweet, it complements many foods from savory cheese plates to decadent chocolate desserts. Abracadabra!

Winemaker Notes:

Inky blue-purple in color, yummy deep razz-blackberry jam and luscious dark chocolate of oak spices, sweet and pleasingly balanced with a bit of tart freshness and warm vanilla on the finish.

Harvest Date:

October 31, 2023 (ON Halloween!)

Fermentation Characteristics:

Average of 14 days on skins, punched down twice daily, then pressed off at 12 Brix and held cold to stop fermentation until bottling.

Cellar Storage/Aging:

3 months in small stainless steel tank, held cold to stop/prevent fermentation.

Varietal:

100% Late Harvest Zinfandel

Appellation:

100% Sonoma County: 60% Bastoni Vineyard, Fountaingrove District, 40% Florence Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley

Release Date:

February 14, 2024