2009 Forchini Vineyard Zinfandel
Dry Creek Valley
Forchini Vineyard
Zinfandel
2009
Specifics
- Appellation
- Dry Creek Valley
- Vintage
- 2009
- Release Date
- June 2011
- Blend
96% Zinfandel 4% Petite Sirah
- Cases Produced
- 514
- Barrel Regime
Barrel aged 9 months 100% French oak 61% new oak 26% 1 year oak 13% 2 year oak
- Alcohol
- 14.5%
- Price
- $55
Forchini Vineyard
Dry Creek Valley
96% Zinfandel 4% Petite Sirah
One of our favorite growers to work with, Forchini Vineyards are located on the famous eastern bench of Dry Creek Valley. Andrew Forchini pays as much attention to farming grapes as we do to our winemaking, which says a lot. The two blocks of Zinfandel that we source from the ranch are fondly named Pond and Acre and consistently deliver the distinct and intense fruit character that you have come to expect from our Forchini Zinfandel.
Once the grapes arrive on our doorstep, we maximize the potential of this exceptional fruit and although a sticky and tedious process, sending the fruit through our custom sorting equipment is the first step in the winemaking journey. Here the fruit is sorted not only to the cluster but down to the berry. It’s well worth the effort and is a major step in defining our style of Zinfandel. After fermentation, pressing, and nine months in specially selected French oak barrels the concentrated and complex wine shines for you in your glass.
From the first smell, a Zinfandel fan is hooked by black cherries and warm sasparilla spice. Broad, lush flavors of cherries, plums, and bright pomegranate fruit layered with sweet vanilla and cedar wood spices create a wine with a lingering finish that just doesn’t quit.
Enjoy a glass of Forchini Zinfandel with grilled pork tenderloin and a cherry reduction sauce. It’s a great combination for dinner tonight.
Several Suggested Recipes
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