Our Sauvignon Blanc’s varietal character is softened with the addition of 5% Semillon. When Eliza asked Jim to plant a few white wine varietals for her to make, this blend was the hands-down favorite.
The vintage exhibits aromas of citrus, grapefruit, melon and lemongrass. On the palate, vibrant flavors of citrus and grapefruit follow suit with the addition of gooseberry and a touch of minerality. The balanced, crisp acidity cleanses the palate and invites the complement of food, including fish, cheeses and fresh oysters.
Alc. 14.2 pH 3.78 TA 0.532005 Petite Sirah - $24.00/bottle
A Petite Sirah that truly represents the deep purple color and huge, robust structure of the varietal, this wine also has the intense fruitiness typical of all of our vineyards. The flavor is flush with blueberries and blackberries along with a balance of spices and black pepper. A finish of chocolate completes a real mouthful.
These new vines were planted on the southern hillside near the big brown barn, built in 1997, now home to our winery. Already producing delicious fruit from a variety of old-vine clone selections, we expect consistent quality in future vintages. Jim calls it: Darn fine barn wine.
Alc. 14.5 pH 3.69 TA 0.662005 Zinfandel Ancestor Vines - $22.00/bottle
This vineyard was planted to honor our Alexander Valley ancestors in winegrape growing. Cuttings were taken from the old Zinfandel vines originally belonging to the families Pastori, Brignoli, Nervo, Vasconi, Mazzoni, Pachetti, and Osborn. The vine grafting was done to best represent the old style of planting in the early 1900’s.
The resulting wine is a classic Zin, with aromas of berries and spice and a black pepper backbone. Softened tannins are in balance with the fruit and acid components, attained by 20-month aging in French and American oak barrels.
Alc. 14.7 pH 3.67 TA 0.692005 Zinfandel Voigt Family Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley - $24.00/bottle
This is a classic Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel full of spice and brilliant fruit. The Voigt family planted vines on their home ranch in the same area of a late-19th century vineyard, on steeply terraced ground. Head pruned, they have the look and feel of age-old Zin. And, the taste…ripe red plums dominate the aromas and flavors, followed by black cherries and toasted oak. Fine, ripe tannins and well-modulated oak flavors complement the fruit and confer good balance. The wine finishes as it starts, with red plums, black cherries and smooth oak.
In addition to growing stunning Zinfandel at their home ranch, Al and Judy Voigt have been instrumental in bringing art to public areas in Sonoma County. For more information, please check their web site at www.voigtfoundation.com.
Alc. 14.4 pH 3.87 TA 0.67
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