WINEMAKING STYLE
"Zen Zin" reflects Sunset Cellars' minimalist winemaking style and respect for our grower's efforts in the vineyards. Our winemaking objective is to express and refine the flavors and characteristics created in the vineyard. All grapes are hand-sorted before crushing. Wines are fermented in half-ton containers and punched down by hand. Racking, done when necessary, is as gentle as possible, and aging features the restrained use of new oak, to enhance the grapes' flavors and not overpower them.

Our goal is to develop supple wines with ample fruit that celebrate the distinguishing characteristics produced in different regions and vineyards.

We are commited to offering wines of quality and value. To this end, we have focused our efforts on discovering and maintaining grape sources which can support this premise.

Sunset Cellars emphasizes Zinfandel and other varieties traditionally planted with it, such as Petite Sirah and Carignane, as well as Barbera. We also offer a wonderful Syrah and Pinot Gris.

ESTABLISHED
1997

FACILITIES
We purchase all our grapes from carefully selected, well-managed vineyards in various appellations. The wine is produced and bottled in Lake County, at Mt. Konocti Growers in Kelseyville, where we rent space as an independent winery.

WINEMAKER
Douglas and Katsuko Sparks. Warren Smith is Associate Winemaker and White Wine Czar; when pressed, he sometimes tells us what he plans for the white(s).

TOTAL PRODUCTION CAPACITY
2,000 cases