The 2007 Mietz Zinfandel is estate grown at our home vineyard on West Dry Creek Road, in Healdsburg. The 20 year old vines are planted on a south facing hillside and they are dry farmed. With this vintage, we added 10% Petit Verdot from the Stemach Ranch in Kenwood, to the blend. It enhanced the aroma and gave it a perfumed floral quality

TASTING NOTES

The The grapes were picked at ripe sugar levels. This crop was picked at 24.0 brix which then soaked up to 25 brix, in the tank with a pH of 3.47. This process yielded a wine that is balanced and not excessive in ripeness and showcases typical berry fruit of a classic Dry Creek zin. The mouth feel has been expanded through the addition of the Petit Verdot which was picked at full maturity. The finish is long and enhanced by the firm acidity of the Zinfandel fruit.
 

 Wine Data:

Harvest Date: September 2007
Varietal Composition: 90% zinfandel, 10% petit verdot
Barrels Used: aged 12 months in French Oak 25% new

Release Date: March 2010

Cases Produced: 144