OUR WINES

2011 Zinfandel

Butler Ranch
Mendocino

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WINEMAKING

We sourced five different vineyard selections of exceptional high elevation Zinfandel for our blend; each one fermented and kept separated until the final blend was decided. After fermentation the skins were pressed off in a basket press, wine underwent 100% malolactic fermentation and then aged in a combination of 97% French and 3% American barrels for 13.5 months until bottling.

PROFILE

Aroma: black and white pepper, blueberries, black cherries, black licorice and a touch of sweet toasty oak

Mouthfeel: very juicy, soft tannins, well-balanced and bright in the mouth

Flavors: notes of black cherry, sweet spices and white pepper

Appellation

Mendocino

Varietal content

79% Zinfandel, 14% Syrah, 7% Petite Sirah

Cases produced

2,394

Alcohol

14.5%

TA g/100ml

0.63

pH

3.76

RS g/100ml

0.07

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