Description
WINE DESCRIPTION AND TASTING NOTES
Varietal: Zinfandel
Vintage: 2016
Vineyard Designation: Splendorio Vineyard – Livermore Valley
Appellation: Livermore Valley AVA
Varietal Composition: 100% Zinfandel
Alcohol: 13.5%
Release Date: Fall, 2021
Vineyard
The Livermore Valley AVA boasts one of the original U.S. appellations granted by the BATF in October of 1982. It has an east-west orientation, making it unique among northern California winegrowing regions. This orientation allows the coastal fog and marine breezes to come in from the Pacific Ocean and the San Francisco Bay and cool the valley’s warm air, resulting in warm days and cool nights, ideal conditions for producing fully-ripened, balanced fruit.
Fermentation
Whole berry fermentation in macro bins with punch downs twice per day allowed for a complete and predictable fermentation. Primary fermentation was followed by malolactic fermentation before aging.
Aging
Barrel aged for approximately 12 months in 25% new French and American oak.
Tasting Notes
Big cherry, cola, cedar and graphite all make way for boysenberry, black currant, cinnamon and white pepper on the palate. A lighter more delicate style of Zin will entice even those who don’t want a big jammy wine. Layers of fruit and spice linger through the finish.
