2016 Zinfandel Beauregard Ranch
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2016
Varietal
Zinfandel
Appellation
Ben Lomond Mountain
Harvest Date
October 8th, 2016
Sugar
26 Brux at Harvest
Aging
20% New French Oak Puncheons
Fermentation
Native Yeast
Bottling Date
June 2018
Alcohol %
15.1
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
The Beauregard Zinfandel has a dark ruby red/ garnet core.The nose enthralls the senses with aromas of ripe berries, including cherry, wild raspberry and floral aromas of rose petals and the forest floor. The palpable energy and thriving aromatic life motivate sip after satisfying sip. The rich palate boasts incredibly soft tannins and luscious wild berry fruit layers into wild herbs, fresh flowers, and an earthy finish. Service temperature is key for the aromas to be in balance, ideally a touch above cellar temp, 55-65F is ideal in my opinion. Served too warm the alcoholic aromas will dominate. If you don’t have a wine cellar, and wine is sitting at room temp (~72-78F), please put the wine in the freezer for exactly 8 minutes before briefly decanting for 30 minutes, the wine will then slowly warm in the glass to perfection during the meal. (Drink now-2025)
Vineyard Notes
This vineyard site was part of an original 160 acre vineyard and apple orchard planted in the early 1900’s. The vineyard was abandoned during prohibition and then resurrected in 1949 when retired Sherrif’s deputy Amos Beauregard purchased the property. It sits at an elevation of 1700 to 1850 feet on a southwest facing slope. Monterey Bay marine influences combine with sandy loam soil to produce wines with minerality and striking acidity. Plantings: Four acres Pinot Noir, clones: Pommard, 667 & 115. One acre Chardonnay, clone 4. Three acres Zinfandel, clone Primitivo. Four acres Cabernet Sauvignon, Dijon clone.
Production
257 cases produced
Product Reviews
Suzanne Campanile
(Oct 23, 2018 at 6:25 PM)
Exceptional service and wine!