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! <Extremely Limited Production>
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.
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Harvest Date:
- October 15 & 25, 2019
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Fermentation Characteristics:
- Average of 6 days on skins, punched down twice daily,
then saignéed at 22-27 Brix and held cold to stop
fermentation.
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Cellar Storage/Aging:
- 3.5 months in small stainless Steel tank,
held cold to prevent fermentation.
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Varietal:
- Zinfandel and Petite Sirah
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Appellation:
- 100% Sonoma County:
60% Florence Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley
32% Bastoni Vineyard, Fountaingrove
8% PeaceLand Vineyard, Fountaingrove
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Release Date:
- January 20, 2020
