2005 Zinfandel, Sonoma County
 Our aim is to create rustic, provincial wines with generous portions of fruit, earth and spice.
Eat, Drink & Live
-Michael Ouellette
Notes:  75 KB PDF
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VINTAGE:
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2005
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APPELLATION:
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Sonoma County
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COMPOSITION:
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96% Los Carneros Zinfandel, 4% Russian River Petite Sirah
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WINEMAKING:
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Fermented in a combination of closed and open top fermenters.
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MATURATION PERIOD:
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22 months in a combination of new and mature French oak barrels.
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TASTING NOTES:
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Fine aromatics of clove & black pepper first greet the senses. The taste rises on layers of boysenberry and plum, followed by a silky finish of spice, semi-sweet chocolate and sweet tannin.
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FOOD PAIRING:
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Colorado lamb kebabs ▪%ÿj Grilled salmon with barbeque sauce and baked beans.
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AGEING POTENTIAL:
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Open at present or cellar 3 to 6 years
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IDEAL SERVICE TEMPERATURE:
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62 - 64°
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SUGGESTED TYPE OF GLASS:
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Riedel Vinum Extreme: 444/5 - Chianti/ Riesling
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DECANT:
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Recommended
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CASES PRODUCED:
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1812
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RELEASE DATE:
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February 2008
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