Odds and Ends Sale
As described in the July 2010 newsletter, we made two small and less serious bottlings of four barrels each which cannot fit into the established allocation system: one a 2009 Zinfandel Rosé, the second a declassified 2008 Russian River Valley Pinot noir. These bottlings and a handful of cases of the 2007 Chardonnays set aside for our normal restaurant placements are being offered to our mailinglist customers on a first-come-first-served basis.
Print and fax the above order form to 707-823-0918. Alternatively, orders will be accepted by email and phone. Shipment of any wines purchased on this venue will be merged with those from newsletter orders. A 10% case discount can be combined with any newsletter orders received by July 31, 2010. For example, if you order 6 bottles through this offering, and 6 bottles from the July newsletter offering, both orders will receive at 10% discount.
Wine Descriptions
Availability will be updated if wines sell out
2009 Zinfandel Rosé
This refreshing but succulent bottling is the latest in our series of varietal rosés. Inspired by a 1978 Dehlinger Zin Rosé that Tom and Carole had been craving to recreate for decades, this unfiltered bottling delivers with a full-bodied mouthfeel, crisp acidity, and strong fruit projection. The aromatic expression of Zinfandel was enhanced by a slow, cool fermentation. While completely dry, the wine is given a layer of richness from 7 months of aging in stainless steel and neutral oak barrels. The wine's vibrant raspberry hue is more intensely colorful than a Pinot rosé's. It will be ready to drink upon release, and should maintain its fruit forward personality at least through 2011. This is our first non-estate bottling in 30-odd-years. 95 cases produced. $16 per bottle. |
