2008 SAINI FARMS DRY CREEK VALLEY OLD VINE ZINFANDEL

Wine Description
This elegant, well-balanced Zinfandel is characterized by warm notes of dried cherry, blackberry, ground pepper and cinnamon toast.

Winemaker Notes
The 2008 Old Vine Zinfandel was produced from 77 year old head-trained and 42 year old trellised dry farmed vineyards, both in gravelly bench land in the Dry Creek Valley. The grapes for this wine were crushed and fermented warm, pumping juice from the tank bottom over the cap of floating skins on a regular basis. The wine was pressed off the skins slightly sweet and racked to 60 gallon French and American oak barrels, where it completed fermentation and was aged a total of 18 months..

Food Recommendations
The concentrated fruit and spice flavors of this wine are best enjoyed with full-flavored meat or tomato dishes and strong cheeses.