ZINSANITY Zinfandel 2012

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ZINSANITY  Zinfandel  2012   Lodi  

  VINEYARD  INFO  /  REGION     100%  California     Our  2012  Zinsanity  is  grown  in  the  Central  Valley  of  California,  a  region  that  has  seen  much   success  over  the  past  few  years  in  cultivating  expressive  and  balanced  Zinfandel.  Vineyards   are  situated  amongst  the  rolling  hills  of  Lodi,  with  warm,  dry  summers  and  relatively  cool   winters,  Zinfandel  thrives  here.       WINE  MAKING  /  VITICULTURE     In  Lodi,  2012  was  unusually  cool  during  harvest  with  a  moderate  September,  allowing   growers  and  producers  to  pick  at  optimum  ripeness  without  the  pressures  of  controlling   steep  alcohol  levels.  The  wines  are  restrained,  sophisticated,  showing  great  acidity  and   ripeness  without  the  heaviness  of  over-­‐extraction.       TASTING  NOTES     On  the  palate  there  is  an  abundance  of  ripe  berry  fruits  like  cranberry,  raspberry  and  currant,   with  a  finish  of  white  pepper  flakes  and  a  touch  of  cherry  marmalade.  A  perfect  red  to   accompany  BBQ,  pizza,  and  summer  fare.       TECHNICAL  NOTES     VINTAGE:  2012   VARIETAL:  100%  Zinfandel     ALC:  14.4%     TOTAL  ACIDITY:  6.1  G/L     VA:  0.49  G/L