2016 ROSA CANINA ZINFANDEL
small lot of Zinfandel was selected out of our various lots of purchased fruit as an exceptional expression of Sierra Foothills Zinfandel. Grown at the Rosa Canina vineyard at 3000 feet elevation, this particular Zinfandel exhibits a wide complement of bright, herbal and savory aromas to complement Zin’s typical fruitiness. Well-structured for a Zinfandel, the firm tannins provide mouth filling richness and age-worthiness. 
Quantity for 2016 Rosa Canina Zinfandel
$22.00 Per Bottle
 
Quantity Case for 2016 Rosa Canina Zinfandel
$264.00 Per Case
 
DESCRIPTION
Aroma – A deep and inviting aroma of strawberry and rhubarb pie, accentuated with aromas of cedar, star-anise and peppercorns.
 
Palate – Chewy and mouth-filling on the palate, with fruit flavors giving way to structured and pleasantly drying tannins and a persistent backbone of acidity.
 
VINEYARD NOTES
Rosa Canina
Vintage
2016
Wine Style
Red Wine
Varietal
Zinfandel
Appellation
El Dorado
Harvest Date
Fruit hand harvested September 18, 2016
Aging
Aged fifteen months in primarily neutral oak barrels, with a small percentage of newer American oak
Ageability
2024
Bottling Date
May 9, 2018
Residual Sugar
0.1%
Alcohol % 
15.7
Size 
750 ml