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CURRENT RELEASES
- 2021 Estate Chardonnay
- 2023 Estate Viognier
- 2023 Lès Mis Estate Rosè
- 2022 Estate Zinfandel
- 2020 Estate Malbec
- 2021 Estate Petite Sirah
- 2020 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2022 Estate Merlot
- 2020 Estate Opulence
- 2019 Estate Tannat
- 2020 Estate Tannat
- 2020 Estate Petit Verdot
- 2021 Estate Hunchback
- 2021 Estate Contemplations
- 2019 Modo (Late Harvest Malbec))
- 2018 Quasi (Late Harvest Zinfandel)
- RESERVE WINES
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PREVIOUS VINTAGES
These vintages are sold out at the winery but may be available in limited quantities in a few retail or restaurant locations.
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2021 Estate Zinfandel
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Varieties:100% Zinfandel
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Appellation:Paso Robles -Templeton Gap
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Average brix at harvest:25.9
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Vineyard:Estate
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Alcohol:14.8%
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Acidity:0.68g/100ml
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pH:3.66
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Residual sugar:0.05 g/100ml
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Date bottled:September 28, 2023
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Cases produced:243
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Retail Price:$ 30.00
Growing conditions:
Another drought year with 90% of our total rainfall occurring during the last week of January. An unusual frost in late May resulted in a smaller fruit set. The lighter crop coupled with a long warm summer led to the earliest finish to harvest at Victor Hugo ever, with a smaller harvest with excellent quality.
Winemaking:
The grapes were hand harvested and crushed into a stainless fermentor, then inoculated 24 hours later with D80 yeast. The must was pumped over twice daily for 18 days prior to pressing. After completion of malolactic fermentation, this wine was aged in Hungarian & American oak barrels for 20 months prior to bottling.
Tasting notes:
Intense, explosive aromas of red raspberries,with notes of blackberry and bittersweet chocolate. Elegant tannins with vibrant berry flavors complimented by hints of oak and a racy, crisp finish.
Cellaring:
While delightful now, this concentrated Zinfandel will continue to develop in the bottle with proper cellaring for another 4-6 years with a plateau of best drinkability from 2026-2030.
Food selection:
We believe this Zinfandel enhances any number of meals with rich sauces (especially red). It continues to be our favorite red wine with seafood and chicken dishes.
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