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Tasting Notes
This sophisticated Zinfandel-dominated field blend unveils itself with earthy, chocolate-tinged aromatics and concentrated blackberry essence. The palate delivers ribbons of cherry cola and anise, wrapped in a luxuriously textured framework that carries whispers of warm spice. Dark fruit complexities dance with silky tannins and balanced acidity, building to a sumptuous, lingering finish that beckons for culinary companionship.
Vintage Notes
Cooler temperatures and an abundance of spring rains in 2023 pushed back the first day of harvest to the beginning of September. The later start and extra ripening time for the fruit allowed flavors and color to develop slowly for depth and concentration. Warm fall days spread harvest out past the end of October for many of the red varieties, with a final pick of Merlot delivered to the winery on November 2.
Vineyard Notes
Eletto, meaning “the chosen one” pays homage to the heritage old vine vineyards planted over 100 years ago. For this vintage winemaker Katie Madigan chose a variety of top-notch Sonoma County old-vine vineyards to showcase in this spectacular blend. All of the vineyards used were planted in the early 1900s. It was common for these pioneering farmers to ask for cuttings from neighbors and friends to fill out their vineyards. Over time some of the blocks became a traditional “field blend” of over a dozen varieties including Alicante, Petite Sirah and Carignane along with Zinfandel. This field blend, also called “Mixed Blacks”, is picked and fermented together having distinct characteristics including more structure and acid than a traditional Zinfandel blend.
Winemaker Notes
The grapes are hand-sorted and undergo a short cold soak before fermentation to extract optimal color and flavor. After primary fermentation, the wine is pumped into French oak barrels, where it undergoes natural malolactic fermentation during its elevage period, before blending and bottling.
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1% Petite Sirah
