Named for the Count's third son who valiantly declared that his father was responsible for bringing his beloved Zinfandel grape to Sonoma, this wine is harvested from a historic vineyard north east of Sonoma. Red volcanic soils, big rocks and old vines are all trademark characteristics of this vineyard that was originally planted back in the early 1880’s.
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Winemaking
The fruit was harvested on the first of October and the wine was aged in 100% French and Hungarian oak, 10% new, for 12 months.
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Nose
Opens with aromatically striking notes of brambleberry, fresh-cracked pepper and graphite
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Palate
Flavors of wild blackberry, white pepper and wet stone. Rich tannins and natural acidity make this a wine that will stand the test of time.
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