Pagani Ranch is located in a relatively cool section of Sonoma Valley, certainly cooler than where Bedrock and Old Hill lie.  Therefore, when the heatwave struck on September 6th, it was considerably behind other vineyards.  But nestled up to hills on the west side that provided some relief from the hot afternoon sun, it handled the heatwave like a champ.  Our Zin blocks planted in the 1890s and our Alicante block planted in 1920 were picked on the same day, September 17th.  The fruit was fully destemmed, cold soaked for five days, and pressed after 23 days in tank to all French oak, 17% new.  As always. unfined and unfiltered.