The 6-acre Planchon Vineyard was planted in 1902 in alluvial sand with no irrigation, in a warm inland corner of the Sacramento River Delta. These gnarly old head-trained vines are growing on their own deep roots, and they produce fruit with immense character and round, spicy, caramel flavors.
Winemaker Notes:
Beautiful nose of sage, blackberry and milk chocolate, touch of caramel and cedar from the oak, bit of dusty earth. Almost Cabernet-like in its profile, from the kiss of green herbs to nicely structured tannins. Bright acidity while still creamy, and a plush, long finish.
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Harvest Date:
- September 13, 2019
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Average TA/pH at Harvest:
- 0.62 gm/100ml pH 3.56
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Fermentation Characteristics:
- 4 days of cold soak, All fermented in 1-ton bins, hand punched down twice daily. 10 days total on skins
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Cellar Storage/Aging:
- 20 months aged in: 38% 1-yr old American oak barrels, 62% older American oak barrels
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Varietal:
- 80% Zinfandel, 20% Carignane
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Appellation:
- 80% Planchon Vineyard, Contra Costa Co Planted 1902, dry-farmed bush vines
(plus 10% Cucamonga, 10% Mendocino Co)
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Release Date:
- March 1, 2022
