Every once in a while, a twist of fate can deal a quirky hand, and with a stroke of magic it can become an enchanting experience. Black Magic™ Late Harvest Zinfandel conjures up a charming finale for a delicious meal—lusciously jammy and sweet, it complements many foods from savory cheese plates to decadent chocolate desserts. Abracadabra! <Extremely Limited Production>
Winemaker Notes:
Inky blue-purple in color, yummy deep razz-blackberry jam and luscious dark chocolate of oak spices, sweet and pleasingly balanced with a bit of tart freshness and warm vanilla on the finish.
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Harvest Date:
- September 22 and October 2, 2017
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Fermentation Characteristics:
- Average of 5 days on skins, punched down twice daily, then pressed off early (at 28-30°brix) and held cold to stop fermentation
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Cellar Storage/Aging:
- 3.5 months in small stainless Steel tank, held cold to prevent fermentation.
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Appellation:
- 100% Sonoma County: 50% Florence Vineyard Zin, Dry Creek Valley, 38% PeaceLand Vineyard Zin, Fountaingrove, 12% Florence Vineyard Zin, Rockpile
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Release Date:
- January 22, 2018
