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:

September 13 and October 6, 2021

Fermentation Characteristics:

Average of 6 days on skins, punched down twice daily, then pressed off at 12Brix and held cold to stop fermentation until bottling.

Cellar Storage/Aging:

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

Varietal:

97% Late Harvest Zinfandel, 2% Alicante, 1% Petite Sirah

Appellation:

100% Sonoma County: 70% Barba Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley 30% Bastoni Vineyard, Fountaingrove

Release Date:

March 15, 2022