2005 Zinfandel "Home Ranch" from Alexander Valley

Price: $36.00    Review Date: 2007-04-11

VineSugar Review:

Rich aromas of jammy, black fruits with hints of lavender and eucalyptuses. Very smooth with loads of blueberries and blackberries. Rich and inviting with vine spice, briary earth qualities intertwined with blueberries and firm tannins.

Winemaker Notes

Long warm days aided by the absence of marine influence marks this site. The soils are comprised of clay and clay loam with underlying layers of basalt, sandstone and serpentine rock. Vines are challenged by the low nutrient level of the clay and the shallow topsoil which both force them to produce more concentrated fruit. As a result of the warm summer days in Alexander Valley, Home Ranch's flavor profile tends toward blackberry and blueberry fruit characteristics. The heat also creates lower acidities. At harvest, the Carignane and Petite Sirah are harvested with the zinfandel making this wine a true field blend. The resulting wine exhibits rich texture, weight and black fruit flavors.

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Wine Profile

Winery
Seghesio Family Vineyards
Vintage
2005
Varietal
Zinfandel
Appellation
Alexander Valley