2005 White Zinfandel
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Grape Variety: 98% Zinfandel, 2% Muscat Canelli

Appellation: Paso Robles

Analysis: Alcohol: 10.5% pH: 3.18 TA: .60 g/100ml RS: 1.9%

Ageing: 6 months in 100% stainless steel

Cases Produced: 1000

Tasting Notes
This approachable wine has blossomy, ripe aromas of strawberry and plum. Light-bodied and crisp, citrus and pear flavors lead to a clean, refreshing finish. The perfect picnic wine, serve ice-cold in chilled glasses. Made to be enjoyed young, this wine should be consumed by the summer of 2007. Vintage 2005 The 2005 vintage was one of the finest in a decade. Similar to the El Nino weather patterns of 1997, ample spring rains and a cooler than normal summer permitted full ripening and long hang-time. Although the crop level averaged 15% above normal, mainly due to a healthy set, cluster and berry sizes were low, resulting in excellent concentration of flavors. The mild, dry fall allowed for physiological ripeness without excessive sugar, thus alcohols are moderate, and the resulting wines are balanced and accessible. Winemaking Ripe bunches of Zinfandel were destemmed, and allowed a minimal amount of skin contact to pick up a hint of color and varietal character. Then, after gentle pressing, the juice was fermented slowly at cool temperatures, and stopped with just enough residual sugar to balance the natural acidity. The wine was stored ice-cold in stainless steel until the day of bottling to retain crispness and fresh fruitiness.