2002 J Zinfandel

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The Vineyards
The 2002 Zinfandel is a blend of grapes harvested from the selected vineyards in the Chalk Hill and Dry Creek Valley appellations.

Processing
The fruit was hand-picked into half ton bins and then crushed into small open-top fermenters. The wine was left to soak on the skins for six days after fermentation; it was then pressed into barrels for malolactic fermentation and aging.

Ageing
This wine aged in a combination of three-year-old French oak and New American/ French oak combination barrels.

Tasting Notes
This vintage of "j" Zin displays light spice notes; white pepper, cinnamon, black cherry and a hint of clove on the inital palate leads the way to a medium-full mid palate brimming with red fruit flavors and hints of smokiness. The wine has a long, spicy finish, with a nuance of tobacco.

Harvest: October 3, 2002

Final Analysis: Alcohol 14.8% by volume

168 cases produced

Available for purchase exclusively at the J Visitor Center.