Appelation: Shenandoah Valley, CA

Bottling Date: January 18, 2008
Release Date: May 2009

Varietal Content:
50% Zinfandel, Gunther Vineyard
30% Zinfandel, Estate Grown
13% Petite Sirah, Estate Grown
1% Syrah, Estate Grown

Production & Technical Data
Alcohol: 14.5%
pH: 3.55
Residual Sugar:Less than 0.1%

Limited Production!!
Only 1267 cases produced.

2006 C.G. Di Arie Zinfandel
Shenandoah Valley, CA
$25.00 (750 ml)

 Winemaker's Notes:

The Zinfandel grapes used in this wine came part from Frank Gunther's Vineyard and part from our Estate Vineyard. Gunther's Vineyard, which is about 41 years old, is one of the best Zinfandel vineyards in this valley. Our Estate Vineyard was planted in 2002 with a Duprat clone of Zinfandel that is not common in this region. The prominent clone of Zinfandel in the Foothills is the Deaver clone. This is the first year that our vineyard has produced quality grapes to be worthy of this wine.

This wine was made in our patented "Submerged Cap Fermentation Tank" that is capable of fully extracting the flavor, color and mouthfeel components present in the grapes. The wine was then aged in predominantly French oak barrels for 14 months.

This is an exciting Zinfandel that is very varietal in character. It has aromas of dark berries and wild herbs with nuances of black pepper. On the palate you discover layers of flavors starting with fresh blackberry and ending with wild strawberry. The finish is long and lasting with dark fruit, dark chocolate and black pepper. This is a wine that fills your mouth in a gentle way.