Zinfandel – 106
year-old-vine
Our Zinfandel from the Ken Schmirer's venerable 106 year-old-vine
vineyard with its unsurpassable quality will be one of
the three distinct wines in this year's Futures Program.
This long-standing vineyard, planted by Mr. Schmirer's
grandfather produced less than one ton of fruit per acre
yielding only twelve barrels of wine. Jon and Paul partnered
in the production and style of this prized wine.
Pinot
Noirs - Lester and Muns Family Vineyards
Likewise, our Pinot Noirs from the Lester and Muns
family vineyards will be included in the Futures
Program. Of
the 32 barrels produced from the Lester vineyard,
only seven, because of their particular clone,
made it into
our rigorous Partners' Reserve Program.
Muns
Vineyard
The Muns vineyard, located at 2,600 foot elevation
on East Loma Prieta in the Santa Cruz Mountains,
has three
clones in its blend. This wine is my personal favorite
from the 2006 vintage. It is dense and rich, carries
many earth flavors and is packed with aromas of
pomegranate, plums and cherries. This could be
our best Pinot
Noir in 19 years.
Our
old-vine Zinfandel and these two Pinot Noirs are
aging in Artisan French oak barrels.
Learn
more about our Futures
Program.
Preparing to Bottle…
We are preparing to bottle two Zinfandels, six
barrels of new Allier and Vosges from France,
and six of new Southern Missouri American cooperage.
The lots will be bottled separately, each indicating
either French or American oak. Offered exclusively
to our Wine Club Members ($30.00 per bottle and
10% case discount), neither Zinfandel will be
sold at restaurants or shops. Paul, Jon and I
encourage you to barrel sample these incredible
Zinfandels any weekend of your choice with us
at Soquel Vineyards.
Not
a Soquel Vineyards Wine Club Member?
Soquel Vineyards invites you to become a Wine
Club member which includes receiving two bottles
of their limited wines every other month.
Learn
more about how to become a member:
http://soquelvineyards.com/wineclub/
January
Wine Club Shipment
In the Virgilian spirit, we enclose in this
month's shipment our ancient 105 year-old
vine Zinfandel.
This 2005 vintage wine is elegant and stylish
exhibiting layers of ripe fruit flavors
and carries a long, creamy sweet oak finish
(almost
back
to Roman antiquity). Only 450 cases were
produced, and we offer our Oldest and finest
exclusively
to you in the Newest Year.
A
very joyous and peaceful New Year to you!
In
appreciation of your continued interest and support,
Peter
Bargetto
peterbargetto@sbcglobal.net
Soquel Vineyards
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