Collier Falls 2001 Zinfandel Private Reserve (6 Bottle Pack)

Wine Recommendation:
Collier Falls Vineyards 2001 Zinfandel Private Reserve, Estate

Winemaker Tasting Notes
"This wine shows fragrances of wild strawberries, ripe raspberries and liquorice. On the palate, the wine offers initial notes of cherry, vanilla and cocoa; the middle palate compliments with a soft, elegant texture while the finish is long and spicy. The integration of oak and fruit is beautifully balanced - with the wine showing velvety tannins. The 2001 Dry Creek Valley vintage is well-suited for aging."
- Cecile Lemerle-Derbes, Winemaker

Technical Notes

Harvest Dates:	August 27 - 31, 2001
Average Degree Brix:	24.9
Bottling Date:	January 2003
Release Date:	September 1, 2003
Blend:	96% Estate Zinfandel, 4% Estate Petite Sirah
pH at Bottling:	3.4
Alcohol:	14.5%
Aging:	15 months in barrel. 33% in new oak, French & American
Fermentation:	Closed top, aerative pumped overs.
Racked:	4 times previous to bottling.
Total Cases:	1,500