DRY
CREEK VALLEY
WINEMAKER'S NOTES:
The 2004 vintage produced a dark, robust, full-bodied Dry Creek
Valley Zinfandel. The wine has the violet and berry fruit
aromas characteristic of this vineyard, with layers of raspberry
and spice and earthy, peppery undercurrents. The long, fruity
finish is subtly tannic. Delicious now, this wine will also
reward additional time in the bottle.
APPELLATION:
Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County)
VINEYARDS:
J. Teldeschi Ranch, located on the east side of Dry Creek
Valley, from well established head-pruned vines. Half of
the grapes were from a block planted in 1960 and the other half
from a block planted in 1912.
VINTAGE:
2004 saw an early harvest generally, and in this vineyard as well. The grapes displayed their usual mature flavors
and concentration, though at higher sugar levels than in previous years.
COMPOSITION:
Zinfandel - 92%, Petite Sirah - 8%, both from J. Teldeschi
Ranch.
VINIFICATION:
Grapes were hand-sorted at the crusher
and fermented in half-ton containers for 14 days. Underwent
malolactic fermentation.
