2008 T-Vine Cellars Zinfandel Napa Valley

With maturity comes wisdom. We love old vines and their ability to adapt in the tough years. 2008 was an interesting year in the Napa Valley. The cold spring caused a late and small fruit set. The average yield in Napa was down 25% to 30%.  The old reliable Frediani Zinfandel vines have been through decades of vintages and these old soldiers seem to know just what to do when times get tough. In 2008 the vines chose to produce much less fruit but didn’t hold back on the intensity.  The result is a Zinfandel with powerful spicy goodness and brambleberry jamminess the old vine parents would be proud of.  Tough times build character and this little gem has more than it’s share.790 cases produced  15.3% alcohol Matured: 12 months, 30% new & 70% one year old American Oak-12 bottle aged