Rombauer, California Zinfandel
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Grape variety | Zinfandel, Petite Sirah |
| Brand/Winery | Rombauer |
| Color | Red |
| Flavor profile | Complex, Concentrated, Smooth |
| Awards | 2021 - Decanter : 90/100 in 2024 |
| USP's |
• Zinfandel is USA flagship grape. • #2 Zinfandel +$25. • Coming from best Zinfandel regions: Sierra Foothills (Amador and El Dorado), Lake County and Napa. • Affordable luxury, high quality of winemaking at accessible price. |
| Vinification | This wine comes from select vineyards in four top growing regions: Amador County (50%), El Dorado County (25%), Lake County (20%), and Napa County (5%). There were light rains in January and February with no notable precipitation for the rest of the growing season. This allowed the fruit to flower and set beautifully, leading into a warm summer without major heat spikes. Sustainable farming practices throughout the growing season were tailored to each block with the assistance of aerial photos produced using NDVI (Normalized Difference Vegetation Index) technology. Harvest was long, with ideal conditions allowing us to pick each block at its optimal ripeness and at night to preserve its natural acidity. The grapes were carefully destemmed and optically sorted to ensure only perfect fruit made it into the wine. A cold soak extracted color and flavor before primary fermentation began in tank. The wine was gently basket-pressed and then racked to oak barrels for malolactic fermentation and aging. |
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