2018 Gregory James Carreras Ranch Old Vine Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley - 750ml

Aromas of opulent black cherry and plum are complimented by clove, cinnamon, and vanilla, with savory hints of black pepper and coriander. The dynamic aromas are mirrored on the palate with touches of anise and citrus peel. The wine is rich yet soft with a finish that entices another sip. WINEMAKING NOTES Selecting when to harvest a vineyard block is always a critical winemaking decision and there are many factors to consider. When making a harvest decision on a field blend vineyard it is even more challenging because the different varietals ripen at slightly different rates. If you are not going to go back to the same block multiple times to pick you need to harvest when you can get the best out of all the grape varietals.  This Zinfandel is made using many traditional techniques with modern touches to maintain quality. The fruit is fermented in small fermentation bins where the color, flavor and aromatics are extracted from the skins and delicate punch downs are done by hand. Usin