2010 Valley of the Moon Zinfandel Sonoma

Winemaker Notes: Aromas of cinnamon, orange zest, white pepper, and dried ginger lead to a lush mouth-feel accentuated with ripe blackberry compote flavors finished with soft tannins, balanced acidity and light toasted oak.

Composition: 100% Zinfandel

Technical Information

Alcohol 15.8%

Acid pH: 3.87, TA 5.48 g/l

Aging 16 months in oak; 80% French, 20% American, 20% new

Harvest Mid-October 2012

Release May 2014

Valley of the Moon wines are produced by Madrone Vineyards Estate, one of Sonoma Valley's oldest and most historic winery estates. Originally founded in 1863, the Stewart Family purchased the estate - then named Valley of the Moon - in 2012 and completed a renovation to focus on estate-driven, small lot wines from the historic property.

Valley of the Moon wines honors an important 75-year era when Italian proprietors Enrico Domenici and Henry Parducci grew grapes and made wines at the estate. Valley of the Moon wines is available nationally in restaurants and wine stores