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2019 ZSM

Our ZSM blend is a celebration of the unique possibilities that arise making wine in Paso Robles. The versatility of our terroir and the willingness of both producers and consumers to seek out new wines gives us the freedom to wander outside traditional conventions and simply create the most flavorful and complete wines possible.

Tasting Notes
Shows a deep crimson color and has a nose combing bright spicy notes with cocoa and red fruit. The upfront fruit is pure blackberry balanced by juicy tannins. The clean finish does not overpower the palate, allowing this wine to be the ideal partner for the full range of our oak wood fired pizzas.
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Wine Story

Vineyard Notes
The Zinfandel all comes from our Kate’s Vineyard which lies in the Kiler Canyon just a half mile southwest of our Estate. A portion of the Syrah comes from the Rolph Family Vineyard a mile northwest of us. The balance of Syrah and the Merlot comes from our Estate plantings at the very top of Calcareous Vineyard property. The 2019 vintage clearly demonstrates the ability of blended wines to shine as the ultimate expression of place. The cooler summer months spread out the ripening process of the grapes and supplied a wide range of flavors and textures. By blending for several lots and pick dates, a wine like ZSM truly becomes greater than a sum of its parts.
Winemaker Notes
The Syrah and Merlot were picked over the same 2 day time period and were fermented together. The later ripening Zinfandel was harvested later and fermented by itself. All lots were hand picked and destemmed whole berry into 3.5 ton concrete fermenters. A regiment of twice daily punch-downs and a pump-over every third day promoted a gentle but steady extraction of phenolics. The wine was left on skins from 11 to 15 days, pressing at first sign of rougher tannins. The free run and press fractions were combined, and the blend put together after completion of malo-lactic fermentation. After 16 months in barrel the lot was racked out and was bottled promptly after going to tank.
Production Notes
530 Cases Produced
Food Pairing Notes
The clean finish does not overpower the palate, allowing this wine to be the ideal partner for the full range of our oak wood fire pizzas.

The Specifics

Wine Specs
Vintage
2019
Varietal
52% Zinfandel, 31% Merlot, 17% Syrah
Appellation
Paso Robles
Vineyard Designation
Kate's Vineyard, Rolph Family Vineyard, Calcareous Vineyard
Harvest Date
September 8-October 5th
Sugar
26.1 Brix
pH
3.63
Aging
16 Months
Alcohol %
15.1

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California Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING: Drinking distilled spirits, beer, coolers, wine and other alcoholic beverages may increase cancer risk, and, during pregnancy, can cause birth defects. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/alcohol.

WARNING: The packaging on this product can expose you to chemicals including Bisphenol A (BPA), which are known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/alcohol.

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