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2005 Tawny Monga
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2005 Tawny Monga
Old Vines Zinfandel Dessert Wine (Port)
| Varietals |
97% Zinfandel
3% Field blend of mixed red grapes
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| Winemaker's Tasting Notes |
Caramello milk chocolate and toasted hazelnut , bit of classic walnut. Spicy dried fruit, like a holiday compote—apricot, raisin and cranberry. Very smooth and nicely structured, long creamy finish, not too sweet.
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| Harvest Date |
August 27, 2005 (Monga portion only) |
| Average Brix at Harvest |
27.3° Brix |
| Average TA/pH at Harvest: |
0.71 gm/100ml ~ pH: 3.41 |
| Fermentation Characteristics |
6 days on skins total.
Fortified with grape spirits after pressing, then added Maple Zin juice to adjust sweetness and alcohol.
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| Cellar Storage/Aging |
3½ years in barrels—untopped, all older American/French oak
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| Total Acidity |
0.76 gm/100ml |
| Appellation |
85% Cucamonga Valley, 15% Dry Creek Valley |
| Case Production |
194 cases (500 ml bottles) |
| Bottling Date |
February 4, 2009 |
| Release Date |
February 15, 2009 |
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