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Tasting Notes
Tasting Note
The Sterling Vineyards Sonoma County Zinfandel is round and robust with vivid aromas of black cherry, wild briar patch and plum. The juicy, jammy fruit flavored palate offers raspberry and brown spice characteristics. The wine's texture is smooth yet with a powerful structure that leads to an incredibly lengthy finish.
Technical Information
| Varietal | Zinfandel |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2014 |
| Volume | 750mL |
| Appellation | Sonoma County |
| Blend | 97% Zinfandel, 3% Petite Sirah |
| Oak Treatment | American oak (56%) French oak (44%) 14 Months |
| Alcohol % | 14.9% |
| Enclosure Type | Cork |
| Case Production | 1200 cases |
| pH | 3.84 |
Winemaking
Winemaking
The Zinfandel grapes were hand harvested in the cool of early morning and transported to the winery. The fruit was gently destemmed and lightly crushed. Fermentation in stainless steel with two weeks of skin contact imparted deep, beautiful color concentration and fruit character. The wine was barrel for 14 months in a mix of American and French oak (9% new). The final wine was blended with 3% Rockpile Petite Sirah giving additional structure and deep color. 1,200 cases were made and the wine was bottled in March 2017.
Harry Hansen - Winemaker
Director of Winemaking Harry Hansen was raised in nearby Sonoma County. “One of my earliest memories of wine was the gallon jug of red wine that we always had at home. I would go with my father to a local winery, maybe in Kenwood or Healdsburg, to refill that jug and chit-chat with the winery proprietors. The aromas of those wines were always something attractive, somehow mysterious, but always memorable.”
Harry joined Sterling Vineyards and relocated to Napa Valley just before the 2011 Harvest. “The opportunity to join such a respected Napa Valley winery is exciting and a fantastic next step in my winemaking career. Sterling Vineyards is making some wonderful wines, and I look forward to taking that next step up in quality and reputation.”
Vintage
Vintage
2014 was a beautiful vintage along the lines of the recent outstanding vintages of 2012 and 2013. Although California's continued drought brought another dry winter, the growing season started with a warm, dry spring and relatively early bud break. Summer temperatures remained mild and consistent with even, warm temperatures throughout. The overall quality and expressive fruit characteristics make this an outstanding vintage.
Vineyard
Sonoma County AVA
Vineyard
There are nearly 5,200 acres of Zinfandel planted in Sonoma County, or approximately 12 percent of the county's total red wine grape acreage. Zinfandel vines can produce for more than 100 years, decades longer than typical for other varieties, and Sonoma County has some of the oldest Zinfandel vines in the US. - 67% Rockpile AVA, 13% Sonoma Valley AVA, 20% Contra Costa County.
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