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2005 Karma Zin
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2005 Karma Zin
Old Vine Zinfandel
Robert Rue Vineyard, Wood Road, Russian River Valley
| Varietals |
85% Zinfandel
15% Field blend of mixed red grapes
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| Winemaker's Tasting Notes |
Very complexly layered spice and black fruits, pretty blueberry fragrance, creamy oak, a bit of vanilla, dark chocolate, brown spices - nutmeg/cinnamon. Rich in mouth, good structure for aging, a bit chewy in its youth.
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| Harvest Date |
November 1, 2005 |
| Average Brix at Harvest |
25.0° Brix (soaked) |
| Average TA/pH at Harvest: |
0.60 gm/100ml ~ pH: 3.42 |
| Fermentation Characteristics |
Déléstaged twice before 12° brix. Total of 18 days on skins, including 7 days extended maceration.
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| Cellar Storage/Aging |
11 months in barrels
38% new & 1-year-old American oak
24% new & 1-year-old French oak
8% new & 1yr old Hungarian oak
30% older French, Hungarian & American oak
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| Total Acidity |
0.63 gm/100ml |
| Appellation |
Russian River Valley |
| Case Production |
845 cases |
| Bottling Date |
December 13 & 21, 2006 |
| Release Date |
May 15, 2007 |
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