2008 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: California

Varietal Composition: Cask 208    27% Barbera, 25% Merlot, 24% Syrah, 12% Zinfandel, 8% Petite Sirah,  4% Cabernet Sauvignon

Cases Produced: 1071

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: .64  

pH: 3.55