2006 Rough And Ready Red

We named this wine after the town of Rough and Ready, located in western Nevada County.  It is a tribute to the hearty miners and intrepid grape growers who first populated the area in the 1850’s.  As such we want it to be
flavorful and full-bodied without being overly tannic. This wine shows engaging flavors of plums, cherries and spice with hints of red licorice-berry fruit. The wine is full-flavored with a hint of oak and medium-soft tannins. It is the perfect wine to share with your friends tonight.

Appellation: Sierra Foothills

Varietal Composition: Cask 206

27% Merlot, 23% Zinfandel, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Petite Sirah, 13% Syrah,      5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Sangiovese                

Cases Produced: 795

Cellar Treatment: Fermented in small one ton bins with hand punch-downs. Aged in American oak barrels for 12 months.

Alcohol: 14.5%

Total Acid: .62    

pH: 3.65    

Residual Sugar: 0.2%