2014

Our Gnarly Vine Zinfandel is a big, full-bodied wine with rich blackberry and pepper aromas that lead to a sweep of dark fruit flavors, including blackberry reduction, plum and black currant. The intense fruit blends with layers of spice notes ranging from fresh peppercorns to clove and baking spices. The vibrant and robust wine is balanced by velvety tannins and the spice and minerality characteristic of Monte Rosso’s iron-rich volcanic soils. The extraordinarily long, luxurious finish includes hints of vanilla, pepper and molasses. Varietal: 98% Zinfandel, 2% Petite Sirah "Fully ripe, extracted fruit dominates in this robust, heady wine, a mixture of red berry jam and vanilla that takes on a perceptible sweetness on the palate. From the mighty mountain vineyard, it also shows dustings of dried herb and brush, an herbal undertone that balances its overall intensity. " - 90 points, Wine Enthusiast

TERROIR Divided into two parts in Côte de Nuits, between Prémeaux and Vosne-Romanée, the appellation of Nuits-Saint-Georges includes two different types of soils and produce a full-bodied and well-balanced red wine enjoyable today, but ageable for years. APPELLATION: Nuits-Saint-Georges TYPE DE CRU: Village ALTITUDE: 230 to 305 meters WINEMAKING

• Hand-harvested grapes, hand-sorted on a vibrating table
• 100% de-stemmed, placed into stainless steel fermentation vats by gravity flow
• Weeks-long maceration, minimal pumping-over and punching-down - Pressing in pneumatic press
• Placed in French oak barrels for aging on fine lees
• Not filtered

HARVEST End of September 2014 AGING 28 months in 30% new French oak barrels TASTING With a medium ruby color, this Nuits-Saint-Georges 2014 is a balanced and concentrated red wine. The nose is clean and intense, with aromas of black cherries, blackberries, and blackcurrant. The palate also reveals flavors of sweet spices like cinnamon. The tannins are soft and silky, while the finish is long and fruity. It is approachable now while able to age gracefully for several years. Recommended Serving Temperature: 16°C Drinkability: Now to 15 years Food Pairing: Game Bird, Pork Rib, Mossaka