2006 Due Amici

Special Notes from the winemaker:

The name "Due Amici" translates as two friends, in this case the two varietals Primitivo and Zinfandel. The Croatian variety Crljenak Kastelanski (sirl-YEN-ack kastel-AN-ski) is the origin of both varietals. Crljenak Kastelanski, Primitivo, and Zinfandel are all genetically identical, their differences arising from the clonal selections process.

This wine is a blend of 47% Original Grand Pere Zinfandel, 47% Estate Grown Primitivo, and 6% Estate Grown Petite Sirah. The Zinfandel comes from the Original Grand Pere Vineyard where the dry farmed vines have for over 138 years spread their roots in the same granitic soils in search of sustenance. The Primitivo and Petite Sirah in the blend come from our estate vineyards. These hillside vineyards with their shallow decomposed granitic soils produce berries of intense flavor. After fermentation in our submerged cap tanks the wine was aged in French and American oak for over a year.

The "Due Amici" first fills the senses with rich aromas of Santa Rosa plum and bright cherry. Undercurrents of leather and black olive richen the nose. On the palate with finesse and vigor the wine develops layers of mint, tobacco, rose petal, vanilla, and crescendos with black pepper. The gentle tannins bring complexity to the wine without overpowering its many nuances. The wine then returns to fruit in a lingering finish. This wine drinks well now, and will improve with several years of bottle age."

2006 Due Amici
Shenandoah Valley(750 ml)
$30.00

Production & Technical Data:
Alcohol 14.4%
Residual Sugar: less than 0.1%
pH: 3.5

Bottling Date:
12/7/2007

Varietal Content:
47% Zindandel
47% Primitivo
6% Petite Sirah

Limited Production!!
Only 259 cases produced.

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