Our Wines
2008 Barricia Zinfandel
The Zinfandel from this vineyard has been revered by every winery that has made wine from it. The majority of Barricia is an old, low-production vineyard in a special location in Sonoma Valley. Due to the age of the vines and the dry farming practices, the crop level on these vines is low and the vine vigor minimal. This, of course, leads to very intense wines. Additionally, the thick-skinned nature of the grapes and the predominant tannins work to maintain the perfect balance between fruit and structure.
Raspberry, cherry pie, cracked black pepper, and spice driven scents with hints of coffee and new leather add complexity to the aromas classically associated with Barricia vineyards. Delicious sweet red fruit flavors at the heart of the wine give way to an intense finish with silky tannins and lingering flavors of blackberries and candied cherries. This is a wine with lovely structure and focus.
- Composition: 76% Zinfandel, 24% Petite Sirah
- Appellation: Sonoma Valley
- Aging: 20 months in 100% French Oak; 33% New, 32% 1 Year
- Skin Contact: 10-15 Days
- Total Acidity: 6.40 g/L
- pH: 3.60
- Alcohol: 14.5%
- Ageability: Drink between now and seven to ten years
