SANGIOVESE
VINTAGE 2002, TRINITY COUNTY
WINE DESCRIPTION
Fruit-driven aromas of blueberry cobbler, fresh red raspberries and lilacs give way to a solid oak backbone holding up flavors of dark chocolate cherry truffles, lavender, cloves, and island spice mingled with red currants and vanilla flavors, which persist well into the blonde tobacco finish of this smooth and appreciable wine.
WINE MAKER’S NOTE
2002 began with a dry spring and moderate summer; everything necessary for a superior growing season. However, on the 1st of October, the area was struck by an early fall freeze. The Sangiovese grapes were picked just after the freeze and made wonderful wine.
FOOD RECOMMENDATIONS
This is a great Italian style wine that pairs perfectly with linguini with pesto and sun-dried tomatoes accompanied by Meyer lemon rosemary crustini bread.
HYAMPOM VALLEY RANCH
The R. Merlo Estate Vineyards are located on the riverbanks of the wild and scenic South Fork of the Trinity River. Surrounded by 6000 ft. mountains on all sides, the vineyards are higher than most California vineyards, at an elevation of 1,250 feet. The valley floor has alluvial soils, allowing for excellent drainage and producing elegant yet complex flavors. The surrounding hillsides are composed of shallow native clay, which helps to create bold, well-structured wines. The growing season - a full three to four weeks later create bold, well-structured wines. The growing season - a full three to four weeks later than that of Napa or Sonoma - allows for a much slower ripening, increasing hang time and creating full concentrated flavors without over-ripening or depleting natural acids.
- GRAPE SOURCE Hyampom Valley, Trinity County, California
- AGING 16 months, in American Oak (30% new oak)
- TOTAL ACID/pH .69/3.42
- RESIDUAL SUGAR 0.3%
- ALCOHOL 14.0% Alcohol By Volume
- BOTTLING DATE September 2005
- PRODUCTION 388 Cases
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