2021 Zinfandel Napa Valley, Salon Select
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Winemaker Notes
Hand harvested and delivered to the winery in the early morning. It was then hand sorted to remove and MOG before being destemmed to tank. The must was then held at 50F for a period of two days cold soak. Following which the temperature was allowed to rise, the tank was inoculated with L2226 yeast and allowed to ferment warm, up to 90F for a period of 14days. During which the tank received 2 pump overs per day. The wine was then pressed and sent to barrel to undergo malolactic fermentation. It then spent 19 months maturing in our cellars before being lightly filtered prior to bottling.
Vintage Notes
Mild conditions throughout flowering meant fruit set was extended and successful, ultimately leading to high yields slowing down ripening. The hot temperatures in July and August relented from September onwards. There were no late season heat spikes or serious harvest rain events which meant the hang time of the grapes could be extended. The result was naturally balanced wines, lower in alcohol that retained good amounts of natural acidity.
08/22/2023
There's no greater pleasure than a well made Napa Valley Zinfandel, and this one is exceptionally exceptional.
