2010 Zinfandel Beauregard Ranch
Beauregard Ranch
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2010
Varietal
Zinfandel
Appellation
Ben Lomond Mountain
Vineyard Designation
Beauregard Ranch
Harvest Date
November 1st, 2010
Sugar
24.0
pH
3.57
Aging
50% New American Oak
Bottling Date
September 2012
Alcohol %
14.1
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
In the glass: Bright fresh berries of red cherry, cranberry and strawberry, leather.
In the mouth: Cherry, strawberry, plumb, delicate spice and vanilla.
The Finish: Smooth and dry with great acid and soft tannin.
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 Notes
410 cases produced.
Winemaker Notes
Harvested on November first at 23.2 brix and a pH of 2.9. We fermented the grapes in one open top fermenter, I pressed the wine on November 12th because we had an appointment to have our second daughter Madeline born on the 15th ;) The Zinfandel is Primitivo clone which lends itself to be more rich and subtle in style and will not be overbearing with acidity which is a concern in our coastal mountain range.