By Seghesio Family Vineyards
Sonoma Zinfandel 2016 Magnum

Wine Details
Each vintage, we harvest multiple diverse lots of Zinfandel that span the entire Sonoma County Zinfandel landscape. Each of these lots is produced under the careful eye of our winemaker, Andy Robinson. The best of these lots are selected to make Sonoma Zinfandel. A small amount of Petite Sirah is added to honor century-old traditions and to provide color and structure. The result is a wine that offers tantalizing raspberry, blueberry, classic briary, and spicy flavors with a balance of components for which Seghesio wines are so well known.

Vintage
2016 harvest began early and went by quickly. Although the summer was generally mild, spring's dry, warm weather accelerated vine development, ultimately producing smaller berries and concentrated flavors. Sustained warm weather coupled with depleted water reserves culminated with a furiously paced compact harvest that was completed before the end of September, producing a vintage of exceptional quality.

Vineyards and Viticulture
A blend comprised of Zinfandel from vineyards in Russian River, Dry Creek, and Alexander Valleys. Aggressive hand canopy management was maintained throughout the season. Yield management techniques were employed to ensure even ripening and to keep crop loads in balance.

Fermentation
60% pump-over fermentation in closed-top stainless steel with delestage through tub and screen; 20% small, open-top fermentation with hand punch-down cap management; 20% stainless steel rotary tank fermentation. Fermented on the skins from 7 to 12 days before being transferred to barrels to complete malolactic fermentation.

Harvest Technical Details
Method: Manually harvested
Picking Date: Aug. 23-Oct. 11, 2016
Average Brix at Harvest: 25.60 degrees

Cellar Notes
Aging: 9 months in 60% American oak barrels (12% new), 40% neutral French oak barrels
Varietal Composition: 83% Zinfandel, 12% Petite Sirah, 1% Syrah, 1% Carignane, 1% Barbera, 2% other
Alcohol: 14.80%
Release Date: December 2017

Tasting Notes
Spicy, lush black fruit of Alexander Valley, briary, and raspberry flavors, along with structure of cooler Dry Creek Valley, balanced and elegantly structured.

Food Pairings
Red sauces, pizza, barbecue, spicy cuisine, and cured salami
[Information provided by Seghesio Family Vineyards]

Seghesio Zinfandel Sonoma County Sonoma 2016
Score: 93
Wine Type and Color: Red Still
Magazine Issue: Jun 15, 2018
Region: California / Sonoma / Sonoma County
Reviewed By: Tim Fish
Loaded with rich, jammy fruit, this plump Zin is a pleasure to drink, with bold accents of wild berry, spicy cinnamon and licorice that glide dynamically toward plush tannins. Drink now through 2025.

SEGHESIO Zinfandel, Sonoma County 2016
Rating: 91
Drink: 2018-2025
Country: United States
Region: California
Appellation: Sonoma County
Editor: O. Bargreen
Issue: February, 2018
Sourced from a host of Sonoma County Vineyards, this Zinfandel starts off with aromatics of red berries and prune with sage undertones. Juicy and ripe, with nice acidity, the wine shows off bramble with red cherry and red raspberry pie flavors. Bright and nicely balanced, this is a lovely Zinfandel by Seghesio.

Seghesio 2016 Sonoma County Zinfandel
Rating: 86
This ripened toward dimpled fruit flavors and baked red apples while holding on to green-and-pink-peppercorn spice. Pour it with charcuterie.
(06/18)