DRY
CREEK VALLEY
WINEMAKER'S NOTES:
The 2003 vintage produced a robust, full-bodied Dry Creek
Valley Zinfandel. The wine has the violet and berry fruit
aromas characteristic of this vineyard, with layers of raspberry
and spice and earthy, peppery undercurrents. The long, fruity
finish is subtly tannic. Delicious now, this wine will also
reward additional time in the bottle.
APPELLATION:
Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County)
VINEYARDS:
J. Teldeschi Ranch, located on the east side of Dry Creek
Valley, from well established head-pruned vines. Half of
the grapes were from a 43-year old block and the other half
from a 91-year old block.
VINTAGE:
Harvest was a little later than the two previous years,
and while the grapes displayed their usual mature flavors
and concentration, without any significant raisining, the
sugars were slightly higher than usual.
COMPOSITION:
Zinfandel - 98%, Petite Sirah - 2%, all from J. Teldeschi
Vineyards.
VINIFICATION:
Grapes were hand-sorted at the crusher
and fermented in half-ton containers for 11 days. Underwent
malolactic fermentation.
