Carlisle - Zinfandel Papera Ranch Russian River Valley 2008 (750ml) Trevenezie

Carlisle - Zinfandel Papera Ranch Russian River Valley 2008 (750ml) TrevenezieJust a stone's throw from Carlisle Vineyard, this grande dame of the Russian River Valley was planted in 1934 by Celestino (Charlie) Papera. While many old vine vineyards contain plenty of mixed black varieties, most of the blocks at Papera Ranch are 95+% Zinfandel. One block, however, does contain a significant amount of Carignan with a sprinkling of Syrah, Petite Sirah, and Valdigui. Given its cool location, this is one of our later Zinfandel

allocations are offered each summer on July 2 by invitation only

Plazma is a Cuvee of local varieties consisting of Furmint

it gains in character and expression

located between the garrigue of Pezenas and the sea dominated by the Mont St Clair in Sete

The wine has an inviting light yellow color and a nice fruity scent

Consulting winemaker Stéphane Derenoncourt uses that same ratio of Merlot and Cabernet Franc for their second wine

with bâtonnage

Blend: 97% Pinot Grigio

along with the Marquis d’Angerville from Volnay

" sun scortched wild flowers

for every day drinking

a practice that has become increasingly rare in Jerez