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2002 Chardonnay Equinox - Paso Robles With a beautiful, bright straw color this Chardonnay has a nose full of ripe pear, fig and roasted vanilla bean. The mouthfeel is full and crisp followed through with a complex array of flavors including green apple, pear and fig mingling with vanilla and ginger. This Chardonnay has a long finish that is filled with fruit and well balanced acidity making this a great wine to enjoy with food. This chardonnay is 100% barrel fermented and was aged in barrel for 13 months. We used a combination of new and used French oak. Approximately 25% of the wine underwent a secondary fermentation (malolactic or ML) which gives the wine an added creamy texture without masking the wonderfully crisp fruit flavors. 770 cases produced. pH: 3.31
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2005 Chardonnay - "Equinox" The color is a beautiful straw and the nose is full of tropical fruits and fig. The mouthfeel is full and crisp. Flavors of green apple, pear, fig, ginger and vanilla bean intermingle intriguingly across the palate. The finish is impossibly long with roasted vanilla bean and crisp acidity lingering well into the next sip. 1300 cases produced. pH: 3.41
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2003 Chardonnay Equinox - Paso Robles The color is a beautifully bright straw color and the nose is full of tropical fruit, ginger spice and roasted vanilla bean. The mouthfeel is luxurious and rich and a complex array of tropical fruit, minerals, green apples and vanilla cascade about the palate. The finish is long with lingering flavors of creamy vanilla and minerals intermingling well into the next sip. 552 cases produced. pH: 3.24
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2005 Aurora This is a white Rhone blend of Viognier and Roussanne. A rich and creamy nose gives promise to something special. The rich and round mouth feel gives forth cascading flavors of lychee, melon, fig, vanilla and a minerally essence that flows magically into the finish. 160 cases produced. pH: 3.73
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2004 Full Moon Red The Full Moon Red is made to be a fruity, easy drinking blend, and the 2004 is no exception. The pleasure starts with the beautiful garnet color. The nose is wonderfully fruity with red raspberries, fresh strawberry and hints of earth and minerals. In the mouth, strawberry cream flavors mingle with spice, raspberry and plum. 2377 cases produced. pH: 3.62
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2004 Chardonnay Equinox - Central Coast The color is a beautiful straw and the nose is an amazing array of tropical fruits, minerals, green apple and spice. The mouthfeel is crisp and the flavors are complex with green apple, honey and vanilla mingling with a mineral essence. The wine was barrel fermented and aged sur lie for 11 months in all French oak, 25% of which was new. Approximately 25% of the wine went through malo-lactic fermentation and is a 50/50 blend of Midnight Estate Chardonnay and Edna Valley Chardonnay. The firm acidity will aid in the ageability. This wine will pair well with a variety of foods, including seafood, salads and cream-based dishes. 675 cases produced. pH: 3.49
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2004 Pinot Noir - Aquarius This wine is 100% Pinot Noir from the Latchford Ranch on the west side of Paso Robles growing region. It contains 3 different clones of this varietal; 777, 115, Pommard. Beautifully dark in color, this Pinot has vibrant flavors of blackberry, roasted vanilla bean and all-spice. The fruity juice and French oak combine for a full rich mouthfeel. 93 cases produced. pH: 3.70
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2004 Cabernet Franc - "Moonlight" Our third release of 100% Cabernet Franc and our best yet! The nose is full of cherry cola and cinnamon. Medium to full-bodied with elegant flavors of bing cherry, spice, toasty oak and leather mingling on the palate. The finish is luxurious and framed with well balanced tannin and acidity. An excellent varietal offering of Cabernet Franc. 150 cases produced. pH: 3.48
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2003 Mare Nectaris - Paso Robles A beautiful , dark brick, red wine. The nose takes some time to explore its nuances with a complex array of ripe black fruits, vanilla, anise and other spices. It continually changes and evolves with new aromas to explore every five minutes. The rich mouthfeel is filled with essences of black cherry, plum, black raspberry, leather and an array of spices that mingle playfully on the palate. All that, and, an impossibly long finish residing within a firm framework of oak and tannins! 292 cases produced. pH: 3.51
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2004 Gemini We focused on Templeton Gap area vineyards for this blend, searching for vineyards that are compatible with our Estate Zinfandel. We think that we found some real beauties. This wine is highly extracted with an amazing deep lavender, almost black, color. The flavors offer an incredible array of ultra-ripe blackberries and blueberries mixed with an earthy essence of licorice. You will find this wine is constantly evolving in your glass. Gemini is my favorite with grilled lamb. 269 cases produced. pH: 3.72
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2005 Sauvignon Blanc - Stardust A brilliant straw color leads to a nose of honeyed tropical fruits, lemon citrus and grassy notes. These notes continue on the palate, crisp and clean throughout. With decisive acidity the finish is long and keeps on the same notes of citrus, tropical fruits and ends with a vanilla essence. A powerful, flavorful Sauvignon Blanc perfect for summer salads, seafood or chicken dishes. 190 cases produced. pH: 3.33
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2001 Full Moon Red Wine - Paso Robles The color is surprisingly dark for a lighter styled wine. The nose is full of black cherry, plum and anise with hints of oak and eucalyptus. The mouthfeel is agile and ample with ripe, fruity flavors of raspberry, cranberries and plum mingling with a delicate presence of oak. This wine is a light, fruity quaffer often described as a "pool" or "picnic" wine. But why stop there? It's great at a barbeque, the hot tub or a party and definitely perfect for the chef at work! It is an easy-drinking, versatile wine that can even be chilled ever-so-slightly and is a pleasant "summer sipper". This is a wine that anyone will like, both for its friendly accessibility and for the complex array of fleshy fruit flavors for the wine enthusiast. 490 cases produced. pH: 3.52
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2002 Full Moon Red Wine - Paso Robles The color is a beautiful garnet and the nose is wonderfully fruity with ripe red raspberry and fresh strawberry with hints of earth and minerals. The mouthfeel is light and smooth with strawberry cream flavors mingling with spice, raspberry and plum. A very easy drinker. This wine is a fruity, easy drinking blend of Syrah, Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon. It is intended to be consumed young and enjoyed with just about any accompaniment. A great wine to sip on while preparing dinner. 1200 cases produced. pH: 3.41
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2003 Full Moon Red Wine - Paso Robles The 2003 Full Moon Red is a fruity, easy drinking blend. The pleasure starts with the beautiful garnet color. The nose is wonderfully fruity with ripe red raspberry, fresh strawberry and hints of earth and minerals. In the mouth, strawberry cream flavors mingle with spice, raspberry and plum. This is a nice easy drinking wine. This wine is intended to be consumed young but will also age well. Enjoy with just about any dish, from sautéed mushrooms to fruit salads. A great wine to sip for the chef at work while preparing dinner! 518 cases produced. pH: 3.77
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2002 Full Moon Encore - Paso Robles The color is a beautiful dark red and the nose is full of plum, spice and hints of leather. It has a medium mouthfeel with surprisingly full flavors of blackberry, plum, boysenberry and allspice. Softly balanced acidity and tannins finish with a hint of oak. The blend is 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon from several vineyards in Paso Robles, including our Estate vineyard. It is made to be consumed young and will be a very versatile choice paired with various foods. 1177 cases produced. pH: 3.46
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2000 Sangiovese - Starlight EBA - Dry Creek Valley The color is a deep cranberry red and the nose is rich and spicy with aromas of dried herbs, rose petals and minerals accenting a ripe cranberry fruitiness. The mouthfeel is smooth with flavors of strawberry, leather and black olives accented by allspice and ginger. The finish is long with well balanced acidity lingering with soft tannins. 400 cases produced. pH: 3.37
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2000 Sangiovese - Starlight REBA - Dry Creek Valley The color is an attractive brick red and the nose is an elegant array of rose petals, candied cranberry spice and cherry. The mouthfeel is crisp and flavors of candied strawberry, raspberry, black olive and earth intermingle and yield to well balanced acids and tannins. This is our third bottling of this 2000 Sangiovese. The first bottling, the Starlight, was aged for 2 years in almost neutral oak barrels. The Starlight EBA (Extended Barrel Aging) was aged for 3 years, and the Starlight REBA (Really Extended Barrel Aging) spent 4 years in oak barrels before bottling. All three are the exact same blend (95% Sangiovese, 2.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2.5% Merlot) of the same wines. It is truly a California Sangiovese made in an Old World style. Real Chianti drinkers should enjoy this wine. Verticals of the 3 wines are also available for sale at the Tasting Room. 248 cases produced. pH: 3.31
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2001 Sangiovese Starlight EBA - Paso Robles The color is a robust brick red and the nose is full of aromas of cranberry and red raspberry, with traces of an herbal earthiness. The mouthfeel is surprisingly full and flavors of strawberry and and red raspberry are wrapped around minerals and dried herbs. The finish is framed by well balanced tannins and acidity. A natural for hearty Italian fare. 469 cases produced. pH: 3.38
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2001 Sangiovese Starlight REBA - Paso Robles REBA - That's "Really Extended Barrel Aging" - aged in mostly neutral oak for nearly 4 years! The color is a robust brick red and the nose is full of aromas of cranberry and red raspberry, with traces of an herbal earthiness. The mouthfeel is surprisingly full with flavors of strawberry and red raspberry wrapped around minerals and dried herbs. The finish is framed by well balanced tannins and acidity making it quite ageworthy. This wine is a natural with hearty Italian fare. 347 cases produced. pH: 3.38
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2000 Estate Merlot - Paso Robles The color is a wonderfully dark red with a violet hue to the rim. The nose is big and full of aromas of black fruit, allspice and earth, with hints of chalk. It has a smooth texture and a big mouthfeel. Highly extracted, ripe flavors of black cherry, plum, currant, and leather are accented by a smoky nuttiness throughout. The finish is extremely long and is accented by minerals and balanced acidity. This is our second release of our Estate Merlot that was grown entirely on our home vineyard located in the west hills of the Paso Robles appellation. It is a blend of 80% Estate Merlot and 20% Estate Cabernet Sauvignon. The Estate vineyard is farmed at three tons per acre, or less, to provide fruit of exceptional concentration, which in turn produces highly extracted, full bodied wines. This is indeed a full-bodied wine with excellent acidity and tannin levels that will provide years of ageability. This Estate Merlot was aged 27 months in primarily American oak barrels. 460 cases produced. pH: 3.30
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2001 Estate Merlot - Paso Robles Our 2001 Estate Merlot is a beautiful deep dark red with a wonderful bouquet of ripe plum and fig with toasty vanilla undertones. The mouthfeel is full and creamy with ripe flavors of plum and black cherry intermingling with cocoa nut and a minerally spiciness. This all combines in an amazingly complex and concentrated wine finishing within a framework of toasty oak and firm acidity. Our best Merlot to date. This is 100% Merlot made from grapes grown on the Midnight Estate Vineyard. Cropped at 1.5 tons per acre in 2001, the resulting wine is a very ripe and extracted style of Merlot. It shows Firmer acidity than most Merlots and is accented by generous American oak tannins that give this wine tremendous ageability for many years. Decant for several hours prior to trying this wine. A great wine to sip and study! 260 cases produced. pH: 3.34
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2002 Estate Merlot - Paso Robles Our 2002 Estate Merlot is a beautiful deep dark red with a wonderful bouquet of ripe plum and fig with toasty vanilla undertones. The mouthfeel is full and creamy with ripe flavors of plum and black cherry intermingling with cocoa nut and a minerally spiciness. This all combines in an amazingly complex and concentrated wine finishing within a framework of toasty oak and firm acidity. Our best Merlot to date. This is 91% Merlot and 9% Cabernet Sauvignon made from grapes grown on the Midnight Estate Vineyard. Cropped at 1.5 tons per acre in 2002, the resulting wine is a very ripe and extracted style of Merlot. It shows firmer acidity than most Merlots and is accented by generous American oak tannins that give this wine tremendous ageability for many years. Decant for several hours prior to trying this wine. A great wine to sip and study! 260 cases produced. pH: 3.34
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2003 Estate Merlot - Paso Robles Beautifully dark in color, with a foundation of firm tannins supporting the ripe plum, currant and black cherry flavors. Well balanced acidity and tannins frame wonderful flavors of roasted vanilla and spice which last well into the next sip. 430 cases produced. pH: 3.36
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2004 Estate Merlot Deep, dark brick red with the nose showing layers of ripe plum, cassis and chocolate. Full bodied with flavors of black cherry, cola, allspice and leather in a framework of firm tannins. The long finish is enhanced with an oak/almond essence. A cab lovers Merlot! 425 cases produced. pH: 3.52
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2000 Capriccio Italien - Paso Robles The color is a vibrant blend of deep ruby and cherry. The nose is pretty with essence of rose petals mingling with earth, minerals and ripe red fruit. The mouthfeel is full and flavors of tart Bing cherry, toasted vanilla bean, minerals, and dried herbs dance across your palate, leading you to a long, luxurious finish accented by a tart, floral, minerallyness. This wine is young and should be aged another 2-5 years for maximum enjoyment. If you do not have the patience to wait, definitely decant for several hours prior to enjoying it. 156 cases produced. pH: 3.32
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2001 Cabernet Franc - Moonlight - Paso Robles The color is a beautifully dark garnet and the nose is an amazing array of black fruits, currants, spice, oak and leather. The mouthfeel is full and rich loaded with flavors of black cherry and blackberry, allspice and leather framed by firm tannins and oak. This wine will age well for several years. This wine has been blended with small amounts of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot for added complexity. It was aged a full three years in primarily French oak of which 50% was new. This is our first Cabernet Franc bottling since the 1995 vintage and is a natural to be paired with smoked duck, frilled lamb or pasta. Decant for several hours prior to trying this wine. 220 cases produced. pH: 3.41
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2000 Cabernet Sauvignon - Nebula - Paso Robles The color is a deep, dark ruby with violet accents. The nose is full of ripe, black fruit and dense chocolaty aromas accented by toasted vanilla. The mouthfeel is full and the wine is exceptionally complex, with layers of plum, black cherry, currant, leather and anise. The finish is long, with well balanced acidity and tannins lasting well into the next sip. The wine is 77% Cabernet Sauvignon blended with 17% Cabernet Franc and 6% Merlot. It was aged for 33 months in oak barrels prior to bottling. While quite approachable now, we recommend waiting another 2-5 years to consume. However, if you just cannot wait, and why should you, this wine should be decanted for several hours before enjoying it. cases produced. pH: 3.34
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2001 Cabernet Sauvignon - Nebula - Paso Robles The color is a handsome dark red and the nose is delightfully complex with aromas of black cherry, cassis and earthiness mingling with a mocha oaky essence. The mouthfeel is rich and full with flavors of black cherry, black olive, minerals and leather cascading down on the palate. The finish displays some pretty firm tannins that will soften with age. Given proper aging this is our finest Cabernet Sauvignon "Nebula" to date. This wine is 94% Cabernet Sauvignon from two vineyards in the Paso Robles AVA. The remaining 6% is split evenly with Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot which were blended to enhance the color and tannin structure. This Cabernet was bottled without fining or filtering. Enjoy! 975 cases produced. pH: 3.45
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2003 Cabernet Sauvignon - Nebula The color is a beautiful ruby red with violet accents. The nose explodes with ripe red berries and vanilla mocha. The mouthfeel is full and intense, filled with flavors of ripe plum, black cherry, cassis, minerals and dried herbs intermingling playfully on the palate. The finish is long with well balanced tannins and acidity. 560 cases produced. pH: 3.50
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2004 Cabernet Sauvignon - Nebula This wine has a beautiful, dark crimson color. The nose is filled with aromas of dark cherry and plum. Full bodied in the mouth with flavors of ripe black cherry, plum, black raspberry, leather and spice all dancing upon the palate. Firm tannins and oak frame this complex array of tastes that finish with cassis, fragrant spices and minerals. 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 5% Malbec - Fruit picked at 25.0 - 26.6 brix - Extended maceration of 23 days for maximum extraction - Barrel aged 24 months 75% French, 25% American, 25% new - Unfined and unfiltered - This is a mouthful! 375 cases produced. pH: 3.52
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2001 Cabernet Sauvignon - Estate - Paso Robles Pour into your glass and gaze in wonder at this beautiful dark red wine. Swirl and breathe in the interesting mélange of Bing cherry, plum, minerals and mocha found in the aromas. Take a sip. The mouthfeel is vast and sumptuous followed by concentrated flavors of sweet cherry, blackberry, blueberry, minerals and dried herbs. All intertwined with a generous (but not overdone) backbone of oak. Everything is in balance--fruit, oak, acidity and tannins--and will meld and age gracefully for at least the next 3 - 7 years. A 20% blending of Estate Merlot was added to soften and round-out the mid-palette. Both components were aged for 36 months in primarily American (75%) oak, a third of which were new. This is our first-ever bottling of Estate Cabernet. The vines were 6 years old for this vintage and are already showing great maturity. The Midnight Estate Vineyard is a west-side, hilly, rocky, low-yield vineyard which produces exceptionally concentrated fruit. Try this wine and taste how you will be rewarded by hiding a few bottles of this Cabernet in you cellar for several years! 190 cases produced. pH: 3.49
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1999 Mare Nectaris - Paso Robles The color is a deep, dark ruby and the nose is full of blackberry, allspice, anise and leather. It has a full, rich mouthfeel. Flavors of black cherry, minerals, ginger, mild crushed white pepper, black raspberry and a gentle smoky oak essence are framed with firm, well balanced acidity. Rich and complex, this wine will age well and will pair with a variety of robust dishes. 420 cases produced. pH: 3.42
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2000 Mare Nectaris - Paso Robles This is our Bordeaux style blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (61%), Merlot (20%), Cabernet Franc (10%), Petit Verdot (7%) and Malbec (2%). A beautiful deep, dark ruby red with an immense nose of intense black fruit, anise and leather. The mouthfeel is full and rich and the flavors of ripe plum, fig, blackberry, mocha, black raspberry and earth are incredibly integrated and balanced. The finish is accented by spicy oak. High extraction matched with well balanced acidity lends itself to aging. A natural for full flavored meats. The Mare Nectaris is our flagship wine. It is a very low production (240 cases) wine that is truly the best of the best we have to offer. Individual barrels are selected and the trials begin. After months of trial blends the blend is selected. The winning blend is aged together for three months prior to bottling. All of the components were aged a minimum of 36 months in French and American oak barrels. 220 cases produced. pH: 3.45
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2001 Mare Nectaris - Paso Robles This is our Bordeaux style blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (20%), Merlot (50%), Cabernet Franc (10%), Petit Verdot (15%) and Malbec (5%). A beautiful deep, dark ruby red with an immense nose of intense blackberry, allspice, anise and leather. The mouthfeel is full and rich and the flavors of ripe plum, fig, black cherry, ginger, black raspberry and white pepper are incredibly integrated and balanced. The finish is accented by spicy oak. High extraction matched with well balanced acidity lends itself to aging. A natural for full flavored meats. The Mare Nectaris is our flagship wine. It is a very low production (238 cases) wine that is truly the best of the best we have to offer. Individual barrels are selected and the trials begin. After months of trial blends the blend is selected. The winning blend is aged together for three months prior to bottling. All of the components were aged a minimum of 36 months in French and American oak barrels. 238 cases produced. pH: 3.48
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2002 Mare Nectaris - Paso Robles Swirl this beautiful dark red wine and release the wide array of fragrances it holds. The mouthfeel is opulent and velvety and opens up to an intermingling of flavors including blackberry, plum, cherry, currants, mocha, and leather with ever so slight nuances of earthiness and a unique spiciness. Different flavors emerge and evolve throughout the course of a meal. With supple tannins and acidity to last, this is quite definitely an age worthy wine! This is a rich, complex wine that is perfect for contemplative sipping and food pairing. 192 cases produced. pH: 3.46
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2000 Syrah - Nocturne - Paso Robles The color is a deep, dark red with a violet hue. The nose is rich and full of ripe blueberries, dark ripe fruit, and minerals, with toasted vanilla accents. The flavors follow through and are mingled throughout with well-balanced tannins. With spicy oak framing rich black raspberry essences the finish seems never ending. Drinkable now, but well worth cellaring for at least 2-5 years. 975 cases produced. pH: 3.65
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2001 Syrah - Vineyard Select - Paso Robles The color is a deep ruby and the nose has an intriguing combination of blackberry, earth and spicy oak. It has a rich mouthfeel that is supple with explosive flavors of plum, blackberry, vanilla, minerals and spice intermingling well into the marvelously long and well integrated spicy oak finish. The flavorful hint of earth throughout makes one reminiscent of French Rhones. This is a limited production bottling of individually selected barrel lots. This wine is 100% Syrah and was grown on the Fralich vineyard located in the eastern end of the cooler Templeton Gap region of the Paso Robles appellation. It was aged 28 months in barrel. The barrel regimen was completed with the last 6 months spent in new French oak. 75 cases produced. pH: 3.75
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2004 Syrah "Nocturne" The color is a highly extracted dark violet, bordering on black. The nose is full of briary fruit and a minerally spice. The mouthfeel is filled with rich flavors of black raspberry, vanilla spice, leather and an earthiness intermingling with an intriguing sense of white pepper. This is our biggest, baddest Syrah to date. A natural for lamb and pork dishes. 380 cases produced. pH: 3.75
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2004 Petite Sirah - "Eclipse" This is our first ever offering of Petite Sirah. A wonderfully dark ruby with violet accents. The nose is earthy and full of mineral accents and black fruits. It is full bodied and tannic with complex flavors of black raspberry, minerals and toasty oak flowing into a long, full finish with firm tannins. A real mouthful! 100 cases produced. pH: 3.62
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2002 Gemini - Paso Robles Deep, dark purple, almost black, coats the glass while swirling. The nose is huge and full of black fruit, spice, mocha and leather. The mouthfeel is luxurious, and complex flavors of black cherry, roasted vanilla bean, minerals and cassis cascade through the impossibly long finish, where accents of vanilla and mocha beg you to take another sip. The Gemini is our proprietary blend of Zinfandel and Syrah. A very ripe styled wine, the Syrah portion is from 2 different vineyards located in the Paso Robles appellation as are the 2 Zinfandels. Ample French oak gives a vanillan firmness. This wine will to continue to improve through the year 2011. 265 cases produced. pH: 3.58
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2003 Zinfandel Crescent - Paso Robles The fruit for this wine is from dry-farmed, head-pruned Zinfandel grown on the Westside of Paso Robles. The color is a beautiful dark red with violet accents. The nose offers aromas of immense and explosive ripe fruit including blackberry and cherry mingling with minerals and vanilla spice. The mouthfeel is full and rich with cascading flavors of briary black fruit, white pepper, minerals and vanilla spice. The finish is incredibly long with essences of black fruit and spice lingering until the next sip. It was aged for 18 months in American oak 25% of which was new. Only one word is needed to best describe this Zin: Wow! 187 cases produced. pH: 3.63
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2000 Zinfandel Estate - Paso Robles The color is a deep, dark, lustrous ruby. The nose is huge and chock full of ripe fruit, date, fig, plum and dried herbs accented by an intriguing earthy chalkiness. The mouthfeel is full and rich. The complex flavor profile includes date, ripe plum, dried herbs, white pepper and dried fruit with an obvious heft. This is a large Zinfandel, not for the faint of heart! 260 cases produced. pH: 3.38
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2002 Zinfandel Estate - Paso Robles One word describes this zinfandel: WOW! The color is a deep, dark ruby red with violet accents. The nose is big and fruity full of ripe blackberry, raspberry, minerals and sweet spice. The mouthfeel is luxurious and fills the mouth with highly extracted flavors of blackberry jam, plum, earth, and an essence of pepper. This is a very ripe style Zin that will hold up to any BBQ or spicy food you want to throw at it. This is 100% Zinfandel grown on our home vineyard in the west hills of Paso Robles. We crop the grapes to less than 2 tons per acre and limit the water given to the vine. This produces wines that have great extraction and concentrated flavors such as this Zinfandel. This wine has been aged in neutral oak barrels and will continue to improve for several more years in bottle although it does drink well now. 940 cases produced. pH: 3.33
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2003 Zinfandel Estate - Paso Robles The color is a deep, dark ruby red with violet accents. The nose is big and fruity full of ripe blackberry, raspberry, minerals and sweet spice. The mouthfeel is luxurious and fills the mouth with highly extracted flavors of blackberry jam, plum, earth, and an essence of pepper. This is a very ripe style Zin that will hold up to any BBQ or spicy food you want to throw at it. This is 100% Zinfandel grown on our estate vineyard in the hills west of Paso Robles. We crop the grapes to less than 2 tons per acre and limit the water given to the vine. This produces wines that have great extraction and concentrated flavors such as this Zinfandel. This wine has been aged in neutral oak barrels and will continue to improve for several more years in the bottle, although it does drink well now. 410 cases produced. pH: 3.47
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2004 Zinfandel Estate - Paso Robles Incredibly dark and concentrated, in fact, most peoples' initial response is "WOW". The mouth is enormous and flavors of raspberry, sour cherry, minerals, dried herbs and white pepper pound the palate into near submission. The glycerin coats the glass like purple paint and the finish is framed by well-balanced tannins and acidity. For big Zin lovers only! 721 cases produced. pH: 3.36
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