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2005 Maple Zin
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2005 Maple Zin
Old Vines Zinfandel
Maple Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley
| Varietals |
83% Zinfandel
10% Petite Sirah
4% Carignane
3% 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.
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| Harvest Date |
September 26, 2005 |
| Average Brix at Harvest |
26.6° Brix (soaked) |
| Average TA/pH at Harvest: |
0.64 gm/100ml ~ pH: 3.58 |
| Fermentation Characteristics |
Déléstaged twice before 12°Brix.
Total of 16 days on skins.
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| Cellar Storage/Aging |
13 months in barrels
60% new & 1-year-old American oak
16% new & 1-year-old French oak
24% older French, Hungarian & American oak
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| Total Acidity |
0.59 gm/100ml |
| Appellation |
Dry Creek Valley |
| Case Production |
812 cases |
| Bottling Date |
December 13, 2006 |
| Release Date |
January 1, 2008 |
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