Row 23 - Pinot Noir Clone 777
Small batch production: a hand crank crusher /destemmer, grape press, and oak barrels
Racking 2017 small batch Zinfandel and Petite Sirah
Celebrating the release of our 2016 Rich Bitch Rosé
2017 Pinot Noir harvest day
2016 Rich Bitch Rosé opening day
The 2017 small batch Chandelier resting in front of our barn
Hand-picking 2017 Zinfandel
2017 Zinfandel on the vine day before harvest
Punching down aids in providing skin contact and color
The 2016 Zinfandel is an exuberantly fruity, spicy, medium-bodied wine, that is 100% Zin. Dark and full of red berry flavor, the palate is dusted in brown sugar and black pepper. Ripe and concentrated, it drinks smooth and elegant despite its power. This refreshing, lighter-style Zin has great balance, acidity, and creates a refreshing and enjoyable elegance.
The 2016 Chandelier is a Petite Sirah and Zinfandel blend that starts with an expressive nose full of fruit with compelling and subtle cocoa notes. The unique blend of varietals adds complex layers of dark red cherry, fig and plum flavors are tempered by earth notes. The complexity and structure pair it well with red meats and barbecue.
The 2017 Rich Bitch Rosé is our annual dry rosé wine made this year from our estate Pinot Noir grapes (known as a Rosé of Pinot Noir). It has been designed to be medium in color and completely dry, absent of any residual sugar. This wines will delight your palette with notes raspberry, strawberry, light fruit, soft tannins, marked acidity and acceptable length.
The 2016 Rich Bitch Rosé is our annual dry rosé wine made this year from our estate Zinfandel grapes (known as a Rosé of Zinfandel). It was designed to be light salmon in color, high in acidity, and completely dry, absent of any residual sugar. It will delight your palette with notes tart berries, raspberry, light fruit, soft tannins, and marked acidity.
The beautiful ruby color of the 2016 Pinot Noir wine is alluring. The vintage leads with dried rose petals, red cherry, raspberry, and earthy notes. Robust and rich on the tongue, the wine seems to fill every square inch of the palate. The tannins are quite refined and convey a sense of tenacity.