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2007 Westside Zinfandel Split (375ml)
Aromas of dark berry, vanilla, toasty oak, hint of menthol, hint of forest floor. Tastes of a round mouthfeel with good bright acidity, sweet dark fruit, caramel, hint of smokiness, long juicy finish.
| Accolades: |
90 points - California Grapevine/ 88 points - Wine Spectator/ 88 points - Wine Enthusiast/ 88 points - Steve Tanzer's International Wine Cellar/ |
| Appellation: |
Paso Robles |
| Composition: |
100% Zinfandel |
| Vineyard Designation or Source: |
Gravity Hills, Barn Owl, Mustard Creek, Rabbit Ridge, Mustang Springs |
| Vinification: |
The fruit was hand picked and then cold soaked for 48 hours. An extended soak of three additional days extracted the maximum color and tannins. Both tank and bin fermentation were completed before being pressed in a 2.5 ton basket press. The wine was aged in New American Oak and Hungarian Oak. Unfiltered and unfined before bottling. |
| Alcohol: |
14.8 |
| Harvest Brix: |
23.5-24.5 |
| Residual Sugar: |
0.15 |
| Case Production: |
9200 |
| Distribution: |
National |
| Winemaker: |
Josh Beckett |
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