2004 Forchini Vineyard Zinfandel
Winemaker's Notes
The very concentrated flavors of wild raspberry, boysenberry, licorice and currants burst onto your palate. Aromas of ripe sweet raspberry cobbler and spice fill your glass. The ripe, fat tannins coat your mouth and finish with a perception of sweetness due to the mouth-watering acidity. Very dense and rich, it will age nicely over the years.
—Winemaker Bob Cabral
The Vineyard
Located just south of the town of Healdsburg, these 100-year-old plus vines produce 1-2 tons to the acres. They are dry farmed on well-drained sandy/clay/loam soils. Cool Russian River Valley nights help maintain the crisp acids.
Harvest 2004
A hot spell in March followed by a warm spring influenced an unusually early bloom and budbreak. This precocious start, followed by a growing season of moderate temperatures, resulted in a very early harvest. Although we harvested the grapes two to three weeks earlier than normal, the long season provided ample time for the fruit to reach full maturity and develop extraordinary color and intense flavors. A cooling trend in mid-September offered the Chardonnay additional hang time prior to harvest.
Technical Notes
| Barrel Description: | 55% 2-year-old, 45% 3+ year-old |
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| Barrel Aged: | 14 months |
| pH: | 3.30 |
| TA: | 0.70g/100ml |
| Alc.: | 15.6% |
| Release Date: | Fall 2006 |
| Release Price: | $45 |