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2004 Maple Zin
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2004 Maple Zin
Old Vines Zinfandel
Maple Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley
| Varietals |
85% Zinfandel
10% Petite Sirah
4% Carignane
1% Field blend of mixed red grapes
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| Winemaker's Tasting Notes |
Deep blackberry fruit and big spice plus black pepper, a touch of chocolate and cola in the oak contribution. Richly textured in mouth, good structure for aging, long black fruit finish. |
| Harvest Date |
September 4, 2004 |
| Average Brix at Harvest |
27.9°Brix (soaked) |
| Average TA/pH at Harvest: |
0.66 gm/100ml ~ pH: 3.54 |
| Fermentation Characteristics |
Déléstaged twice (at 19 and 10°Brix).
Total of 23 days on skins, including 7 days extended maceration.
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| Cellar Storage/Aging |
13 months in barrels
40% new & 1-year-old American oak
18% new & 1-year-old French oak
7% new Hungarian oak
35% older French, Hungarian and American oak
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| Total Acidity |
0.68 gm/100ml |
| Appellation |
Dry Creek Valley |
| Case Production |
686 cases |
| Bottling Date |
December 20, 2005 |
| Release Date |
September 15, 2006 |
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