2000 LATE HARVEST ZINFANDEL

While not the classic rendition of a late harvest wine, this is an idiosyncratic version of an idiosyncratic grape. It has both more acid and alcohol than is typical but this combination creates an unusual balance.
Grape source Mendocino
Harvest date 10/15/00
Brix @ harvest 31°
pH 3.46
TA 11.3 gm/L
Alcohol 16.8%
Barrels used NFO
Time in barrel 17 mos.
Filtration 1.2µ
Bottling date 05/03/02
Bottles produced 431 500ml
Release date 07/01/02
Winery price $18.

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