We still can’t believe our good fortune to be receiving fruit from this lovingly and organically farmed historic vineyard of over 30 varieties planted in the late 1800s.  Again, although Zinfandel dominates, we have chosen to call it “red wine” since we’re unsure if Zinfandel constitutes at least 75% of the blend, the minimum for varietal labeling.  Picked relatively early on September 9th, yields were down a bit from the previous year due to drought.  Fully destemmed and cold soaked for 5 days before fermentation began on its own.  Twenty-one days on the skins.  All French oak, 20% new.  Unfined and unfiltered.