Weibel Family 2009 Zinfandel, Mendocino County

Harvest

Good and abundant spring rains set up for a good and normal crop size for the vineyards. Summer was typical in temperature and sunshine, with veraison and ripening happening normally. September ushered in blistering temperatures for a week or two, pushing grape sugars up rapidly. Harvest began on a more typical starting date throughout Mendocino, with our zinfandel coming in before the mid-October rain showers. The result was very ripe grapes for our Weibel Family 2009 Zinfandel.

Tasting Notes

Weibel’s primary zinfandel vineyards are in Redwood Valley, a small, viticultural area with unique weather patterns and soil compositions, and some located in the south eastern Ukiah valley-Talmage farming area. Our Zinfandel is considered old, 25 years plus, planted in rich riverbed loam. Yields are low, which increases concentration of flavor profiles. Zinfandel is a chameleon, having the ability to reflect the winemakers’ style and skill determined by the production techniques utilized.

Spicy on the nose and full of brambleberries, our Zin has spicy fruit flavors in a traditional style. Well-balanced, full on the palate, with acidity complimenting ripe fruit and woody undertones, this is a wine that truly represents Mendocino County. As a note this is one of our base components for our 2009 Coro Mendocino.

A robust wine like our Zinfandel goes great with grilled beef, pork, lamb, sausages, barbecue, and chicken, and accompanies pizza or pasta with red sauces.

Technical Data

• Alc. By Vol: 14.5%
• pH: 3.49
• Total Acidity: 7.00 g/L
• Production: 300 cases
  
  Weibel Family 2009 Zinfandel, Mendocino County, Technical Notes
  
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