2009 Decoy Sonoma County Zinfandel
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Decoy Zinfandel allows us to explore this robust and appealing grape as a stand-alone wine.
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Wine Profile
Production Notes
Varietal Content: 100% Zinfandel; Cooperage: 100% American Oak; Age of Barrels: 30% new, 70% second vintage
Winemaker Notes
This enticing Sonoma County wine highlights a bright red-fruit and spice expression of Zinfandel. The aromas are ripe and appealing, offering layers of strawberry jam, raspberry and sweet vanilla, as well as hints of chocolate-covered cherries and white pepper. On the palate, the entry is full and balanced with lovely cranberry notes supported by the subtle influence of fine oak.
Production
Though the 2009 growing season presented certain challenges—from early shatter to late-season rain—a thoughtful response in the vineyards yielded smaller-than-normal crops of high-quality fruit. This response included aggressive leafing, an early thinning protocol and a heavy field sort to select only the most desirable grapes.
Other Notes
Released: January 2011
Wine Specs
Wine Specs
Vintage
2009
Varietal
Zinfandel
Appellation
Sonoma County
Harvest Date
September 5 — October 25, 2009
Sugar
26.5° Brix
Acid
0.61 g/100 ml titratable acidity
pH
3.7
Aging
12 Months in Barrel
Fermentation
12 days fermentation at 80°F
Bottling Date
December 2010
Alcohol %
14.5
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