2008 Grgich Hills Napa Valley Zinfandel Wine

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2008 Grgich Hills Napa Valley Zinfandel

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This Zinfandel is co-fermented with a touch of Petite Sirah to add complexity and structure and then aged in large oak casks so the flavors are well integrated but not overwhelmed by oak. It displays pure Zinfandel flavors of strawberries, raspberries and a hint of dried sage. 
 
Grapes for this wine are grown at Grgich Hills’ vineyard in Calistoga, which is certified organic and Biodynamic®. Nestled in the northern tip of Napa Valley, the vineyard’s gravelly loam provides excellent drainage and the cloudless days and cool nighttime temperatures are perfect for sun-loving Zinfandel. The vines are head pruned to protect the grapes from sunburn. All of these features combine to produce concentrated, complex flavors in the wine. 

Strawberry, raspberry, dried sage

Appellation:
United States | California | Napa County | Napa Valley
Delicious with:
Grilled steak, smoked brisket, pizza, pasta with tomato sauce.
Cases Produced:
7736
Alcohol Content:
14.7%
When to Drink:
Now - 2015
Featured in:
A Taste Adventure ... North Coast Zinfandels

Winemaker Notes

Brix at Harvest.........25.3 degrees 
TA.........0.57 g/100 ml 
pH.........3.68 
Cooperage.........15 months in large French oak casks 

About Grgich Hills Estate

Producing acclaimed wines since 1977, Grgich Hills Estate is committed to making distinctive wines with quality, consistency and longevity. An inductee to the Vintner Hall of Fame, Miljenko "Mike" Grgich is a legend in the Napa Valley having won a stream of California and international prizes. Read More