The 2008 edition was the product of one of the smallest harvests in recent memory. While we had less fruit to work with, what we got was very concentrated. One issue with Zinfandel is that the varietal is prone to raisining, which can lead to a ripe, alcoholic wine. By picking the fruit early in 2008, we were fortunate to dodge a heat wave in September and thus avoid that problem.

The result is a dark Zin with heady aromas of black cherry, eucalyptus, cocoa and mint and flavors of black cherry, plum, vanilla and black pepper. A bit of Syrah in the blend adds roundness and length to the wine. - Winery