WINEMAKER'S NOTES
Sonoma County is home to some of the best Zinfandel vineyards in California. In the winery, traditional winemaking techniques such as open-top fermentation and gentle extraction yield a deeply colored, fruit forward Zinfandel. Simi Zin is blended with Petite Sirah to enhance color, bring out the mid palate and extend the finish. It is delicious with barbecued meats, pasta with red sauces, aged cheese and spicy gumbo.
THE WINE
Appearance: Brilliant garnet with a slight purple cast.
Aroma: Brambly raspberry, black cherry and red plum spiced with chocolate, cloves and black pepper.
Flavor: Fresh upfront berry and cherry with hints of caramel and peppery spice
WINEMAKING DETAILS
Winemaker: Steve Reeder
Oak Aging: 8 months in 11% new French oak and 7% New American Oak
Total Acidity: 6.4 g/L
pH: 3.53
Alcohol: 13.5%
Varietal composition: 76% Zinfandel, 24% Petite Sirah
Release Date: November 2007
Cases Produced: 9,800
