Enticing aromas of fresh berry jam lead to juicy red raspberry, black cherry and red currant flavors. Polished and pretty with hints of spice and vanilla that shows good concentration and length.
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| Appellation: |
Sonoma County |
| Vineyard: |
65% Kemp Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley, 35% Passalacqua Vineyard, Alexander Valley |
| Harvest: |
October 4 - 14, 2002 |
| Barrel Aging: |
16 months in 30% new American oak |
| Winemaking: |
Hand harvested whole clusters that were cold soaked and fermented in small, open-top bins that were punched down twice daily through fermentation and gently basket pressed. Unfined and unfiltered. |
| Release: |
Spring 2005, Suggested Retail - $32.00 |
| Bottled: |
January 17, 2005 |
| Production: |
250 cases |
| Analysis: |
Alcohol 14.6% |
| Press & Awards: |
| Silver Medal |
2005 Riverside International Wine Competition |
| Bronze Medal |
2005 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition |
| Bronze Medal |
2006 West Coast Wine Competition |
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