2018 Chalk Hill Estate Zinfandel, Chalk Hill AVA
Delectable aromas of wild berries, ripe raspberry and cocoa fill the nose on our 2018 Zinfandel. The palate matches the nose with its bright acidity and vibrant red fruit flavors.
Food Pairing Notes
This Zinfandel finishes long and smooth with sweet tannins and spice making it a perfect pairing with
barbequed meats or richly spiced dishes.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2018
Varietal
Zinfandel
Appellation
Chalk Hill
Harvest Date
Septemberber 28, 2018
Sugar
Average Brix at Harvest : 24.9°
Aging
14 Months in 100% French oak, 40% new
Fermentation
100% malolactic fermentation with monthly bâtonnage
Bottling Date
July 8, 2019
Alcohol %
15.5
Vineyard Notes
The grapes come from our Trenton Road vineyard, in the heart of the Russian River Valley. Primarily planted with Pinot Noir, there is one small block on a west-facing hillside that is tailor-made for Zinfandel, the Lions Ridge West Block.
