Zinfandel 2018 Cochons Sauvages
Our "Wild Pigs" Zinfandel vines are grown in thin, red mountaintop soils and produce grapes of exceptionally concentrated flavors. (100% Zinfandel)
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2018
Varietal
Zinfandel
Appellation
Dry Creek Valley
Vineyard Designation
Michel-Schlumberger Estate
Harvest Date
9/18/18
Sugar
Average brix: 27.7
Acid
0.64 g/100ml
pH
3.69
Aging
Aged for 18 months in French oak barrels (25% new).
Fermentation
The grapes were crushed into small open top fermenters, “cold-soaked” for three days to extract rich color, then fermented on the skins for two weeks. After fermentation, the wine was gently pressed out, settled, and racked into barrels.
Bottling Date
05/18/2020
Alcohol %
15.8
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Rich, layered blackberry and olallieberry flavors, full mouthfeel, and long fruit finish
Vineyard Notes
Our Zinfandel vines are grown in thin, red mountaintop soils and produce grapes of exceptionally concentrated flavors.
Food Pairing Notes
With rich blackberry and cherry notes, this wines is an excellent complement to barbecued or pulled pork and tomato based pasta dishes.