2006 Zinfandel
Paso Robles
Paso Creek’s bold, juicy, full-bodied and densely
flavored wines provide a glimpse into the heartland of
America through the stubborn patience of the winemaking
and vineyard teams, who wrest the true expression of
Paso out of this uniquely challenging environment.
Located off the Central Coast, between Santa Barbara
and San Francisco, the Paso Robles Appellation is
noted for the most dramatic temperature swings of any
California Appellation. This climate variation causes
the vines to produce small clusters and tiny berries
resulting in high quality, deeply concentrated wines.
Small-lot winemaking and patient barrel aging complete
the winemaking picture and enhance the robust and
bold character that is Paso Creek Zinfandel.
The 2006 growing season delivered an elegant, full
bodied, fruit driven wine as big as the Western sky. It
was short and fast, just like a small town fair’s roller
coaster ride. A wet spring combined with an unusual
amount of cloudy and cool summer days were followed
with a record blast of heat at verasion resulting in a
compressed harvest
Winemaker Chris Todd
Appearance Deep garnet with crimson hues
Aroma Ripe boysenberry, black cherry, red
plum, cocoa bean, nutmeg,
sandalwood and vanilla
Flavor Black cherry, boysenberry, dark
chocolate and cinnamon are balanced
by creamy vanilla and a velvety
lingering finish.
Appellation Paso Robles
Oak Aging 9 months in American oak, 18% new
Total Acidity 6.9 g/L
pH 3.55
Alcohol 15%