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2013 Picnic Hill Zinfandel

2013 Picnic Hill Zinfandel

Old Vine - Estate
13PHZIN
Region
California
Appellation
California Shenandoah Valley

Type
Red
Varietal
Zinfandel
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$75.00
/ 750 ml
SKU: 13PHZIN
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$900.00
/ Case of 12
 

VINTAGE

Picnic Hill Zinfandel has been our flagship offering since the winery’s founding in 1973. It remains a benchmark for premium Zinfandel from the California Shenandoah Valley: deep rich fruit, spice, and full of aging potential, yet equally enjoyed in its youth. The 2013 vintage started with saturated soils and then endured a summer of drought and high temperatures. Aged for 17 months in oak (35% new oak), this wine will begin to open up in 2016 and age for 10-12 years.

VINEYARD

Planted in 1896 on its own rootstock, the vineyard continues to be quite vigorous in normal rain years - even with dry-farming and head pruning. Employing aggressive cane thinning and canopy management, this 120-year old vineyard consistently produces 3-4 tons per acre. The 7-acre vineyard is planted on a south-facing slope composed primarily of decomposed granite and iron rich soil. The resulting fruit is concentrated and complex.     

TASTE

Aromas of nutmeg, dark chocolate, and cherry liqueur followed by cedar, tobacco, and a hint of black pepper. Flavors of raspberries, cocoa, and cola explode in the mouth followed by a smooth finish full of spice and tannins.

Wine Specs
Vintage
2013
Varietal
Zinfandel
Appellation
California Shenandoah Valley
Harvest Date
September 3rd, 2013
Sugar
24.5
Acid
0.58 g/100ml
pH
3.6
Aging
16 months
Fermentation
17 days
Bottling Date
February 27th, 2015
Alcohol %
15.3
Wine Profile
Awards
Double Gold - El Dorado County Fair, 2015

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