Winemaker Notes:
The "Southern Exposure" designation for our wines denotes
that we feel the wine has very special qualities. We feel
the 2006 Zinfandel, sourced from the very best Shenandoah
Valley vineyards including the Grandpere and Gunther,
is worthy of this designation. The Gunther vineyard is
approximately 41 years old while the original Grandpere
vineyard contains vines over 139 years old. Their roots
quietly dug deep down into granite soils once again, as they
have for over a century, to produce exceptionally complex
fruit.
We took this fruit and utilized our thoroughly modern stainless steel Submerged Cap Fermentation Tanks to fully extract every nuanced flavor from the berries. We then aged
the wine in French oak. Throughout the process we were
careful to minimize harsh tannins, while still providing a solid backbone for ageing potential.
Deep violet in color the wine has an elegant nose that begins with blackberry, plum, and dark cherries. Under this dark fruit are opulent layers of vanilla, cedar, anise, spice, and dried flowers. Layers of cracked black pepper, cloves, and briar accompany the rounded tannins. The wine finishes with velvety smoothness and sweet cherries.
Bottled 1/18/2008
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