2008 Saini Sangiovese (20% Zinfandel)

These grapes all came from the Western Dry Creek Valley of Northern California. Mid-August heat accelerated maturation, and we harvested this 100% Saini Farms Sangiovese at ideal ripeness. It was hand picked from two distinctly different blocks very early September 1st, 2008. One block on the fertile valley floor and the other on a grassy hillside. In both cases, 3015 pounds of grapes were immediately driven 500 miles south. After being crushed and destemmed early the following morning at our winery in Yorba Linda, the resulting must was transferred to indoor stainless steel.

                                   2008 Three Stewges

Estate Sangiovese, Syrah, Cabernet Franc and Dry Creek Valley “2nd harvest” Zinfandel, make up our true California Red blend. The Estate field blend was hand picked September 2nd, 2008. The Zinfandel was hand picked very early October 6th, then immediately driven 500 miles south.