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Wine Information
Estate-farmed vineyard in southernmost Alexander Valley.
Blend
84% Zinfandel, 12% Petite Sirah, 2% Carignane, 1% Alicante and 1% Grand Noir
Vintage
Mother Nature challenged us in 2008 with a second year of drought, a hard frost and strong, dry winds during fruit set. All of these factors dropped yields to a third below normal. A late summer heat wave pushed maturity levels, and subsequently, harvest began a week ahead of ...
Vintage 2008
The year 2008 reminded Napa Valley producers of the climate conditions their European colleagues often battle. The wild weather put the vineyards to the test and required more measures than usual to ensure an optimal harvest. Due to the exceptional weather conditions, the terroir played a significant role in shaping the character of the resulting wines. Some of the influencing factors were soil quality, vineyard-specific weather patterns, the ...