California Petite Sirah / Zinfandel - February Limited Edition
LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE
The Region:
Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Amador County is sometimes called 'California's Piedmont'. With vineyards running from 250 to 2900 feet in elevation, and summer temperatures ranging from 80 to over 100 degrees F, the excellent growing conditions have encouraged diversified plantings.
The Wine:
Grippingly tannic, bold and deeply colored Petite Sirah complements the jamminess of Zinfandel, taming the abundant blueberries and blackberries with a hint of dark cherry and vanilla. Full-bodied with a lingering palate and peppery spice, this is a wine of unprecedented power and length.
The Food:
Apple Cider Brined Thick-Cut BBQ Pork Chops.
Ageing:
This is a wine that shows best with ageing. After one year the blackberries will come out, and at two years will tame the tannin's grip, showing the black pepper and rich dark fruits.
Sweetness Code: 0 (dry)
Pre-order Information:
- Pre-orders must be received by Sunday, December 12, 2010.
- Kit will ship in mid to late February 2011.
- Your credit card will be charged when your order is placed.
Kit Information:
- For more information about this year's Limited Edition lineup including some cool videos, click .
- 30 peel and stick labels are included with kit
- Contains 16 liters of concentrated varietal juice, yeast and all necessary additives
- Yields 6 gallons or about 30 750ml bottles
- Ready to bottle in 8 weeks.
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