Carol Shelton · Black Magic Late Harvest Sonoma County Zinfandel 2019
15.5% ABV
Every once in a while, a twist of fate can deal a quirky hand, and with a stroke of magic it can become an enchanting experience. Black Magic™ Late Harvest Zinfandel conjures up a charming finale for a delicious meal—lusciously jammy and sweet, it complements many foods from savory cheese plates to decadent chocolate desserts. Abracadabra!
WINEMAKER NOTES:
Inky blue-purple in color, yummy deep razz-blackberry jam and luscious dark chocolate of oak spices, sweet and pleasingly balanced with a bit of tart freshness and warm vanilla on the finish.
HARVEST DATE:
September 13 and October 6, 2021
FERMENTATION CHARACTERISTICS:
Average of 6 days on skins, punched down twice daily, then pressed off at 12Brix and held cold to stop fermentation until bottling.
CELLAR STORAGE/AGING:
3 months in small stainless steel tank, held cold to prevent fermentation.
VARIETAL:
97% Late Harvest Zinfandel, 2% Alicante, 1% Petite Sirah
APPELLATION:
100% Sonoma County: 70% Barba Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley 30% Bastoni Vineyard, Fountaingrove
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