McNab Ridge - Cononiah Vineyard - Zinfandel 2018

Tasting notes

The Berry Family's Cononiah Vineyard is located on the Talmage Bench on the east side of the Ukiah Valley. These grapes were selected from their Cherry block, which was planted in the early 1980's. Head-pruned and meticulously cared for, these vines produce a wine ripe with flavors of raspberry and cherries. This vintage was an extremely good year for Zinfandel as the vines had a long, slow ripening window with no severe weather challenges. At summer's end a warm finish helped develop great color intensity and flavor. With luscious fruit and white pepper-spice finish, this Zinfandel is classic Mendocino style. It is dense and seductive with bright fruit and hints of mocha and toffee oak.

Estate

As one of the pioneers of California's Wine Industry, the Parducci family has been devoted to handcrafting premium Mendocino County wines for over 70 years. They source only the finest grapes from dedicated growers and strive to enhance what nature has provided and produce wines of distinction. Winemaker Rich Parducci leads a small dedicated group of wine lovers. Their dedication to excellence builds on the family's four generations of experience and expertise.

Technical data

Appellation : Mendocino
Harvest Date : October 21, 2013
Varietal : 100% Zinfandel
Barrel Ageing : 18 months in new French oak
Alcohol : 14.8%
pH : 3.65
Total Acid : .63 g/100ml
Bottling Date : August 19, 2015

USA California Mendocino