Rosenblum Cellars Zinfandel Annette's Reserve 2005

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Winery:

Rosenblum Cellars

Varietal:

Zinfandel

Region:

USA > California > Mendocino County > Redwood Valley

Type:

Red Wine

Color:

Drink Dates:

Drink Now - 2013

UPC:

732048002660

User Tags:  color descriptors, fruit, rich, spices, balance, oak - heavy, herbaceous, resinous, dried, stone fruits 

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What to Expect

Zinfandel is considered America's own great indigenous grape, even though its origins lie on the Adriatic coast. Planted throughout California and the Pacific Northwest, Zinfandel is at its best in warm regions with cooler temperatures during harvest. The wines can range from off-dry Rosés, White Zinfandels, and light bistro styled wines, to big, rich powerful wines - even luscious wines for dessert bottling. The flavors range from plummy to raspberry, although deep blackberry fruit and brambly spice tones are most common.

Winemakers Notes

Appellation: Redwood Valley, Mendocino County
Vineyards: Rhodes and Columbini Vineyards
Growers: Richard Rhodes and Darin Columbini, respectively
Composition: 80% Zinfandel, 15% Petite Sirah, 5% Carignane
Alcohol: 14.7%
pH: 3.84
Total Acidity: 0.62g/100ml
Barrels: 60% French oak, 40% American oak
Production: 2520 cases

Vineyard
The vineyards encompass over 60 acres of sloping red loam and shale in the eastern Redwood Valley of Mendocino County. Thirty-five acres are planted to 42-year-old, head-pruned Zinfandel read more...vines, with the balance planted to Carignane and Petite Sirah. Production is an average of two- to three-tons-per acre.
Cellar Practices and Winemaking
The varietals were harvested separately at the peak of ripeness and produced individually. Following a three-day cold soak, the must was inoculated with two yeast strains (Rockpile and D-80) followed by fermentation in several small open-top macro bins for approximately two weeks. Flavors were enhanced in barrel as a combination of new and neutral French and American casks from 13 different coopers were employed for aging.
Winemaker Comments
This rich exotic example of Mendocino Zinfandel is the product of superb old vine vineyards that are dry farmed and head pruned. The additions of Petite Sirah, Carignane and Syrah have added layers of texture to both the aromatics and palate. This wine displays dark cherries, menthol and spice, with elements of anise, cocoa and vanilla bean.
This wine is a natural paired alongside rich red sauce pastas, filet mignon, or even grilled veal chops.    (hide)

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