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2023 BACA I Spy Zinfandel
$75.00
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SKU
23BZN7IS-6PK
On a lush hillside of pristine native forest, high above the fog line at 2400 ft. elevation, the vineyard is a protected bowl carved into the mountain. Head trained and dry farmed with roots reaching deep into volcanic Aiken loam soil, the vines are tended following organic practices with a meticulous attention to detail into almost perfect umbrellas of leafy canopy. From a site that begins the growing season on the later side, the wine is characterized by dark, dense fruit laced with an enchanting floral perfume.

Barrel Aging 9 months


Bottle Size | 750mL |
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Varietal Composition | 97% Zinfandel, 3% Petite Sirah |
Barrel Aging | 11 months in 35% New French Oak |
Appellation | Howell Mountain, Napa Valley |
Vineyard | Black Sears Vineyard, Howell Mountain |
Vintage Notes | Remarkably cool and late, the 2023 vintage produced wines of singular character and quality. The winter season started wet, with record rainstorms and mountaintop snowfall, leaving aquifers full and vines healthy. A cool spring indicated the later harvest to come, with a late start to budbreak and a long flowering period on the vines that was accompanied by wildflower super blooms. Through mild summer temperatures the vines set an ample crop load with strong canopy growth. After patient waiting and long hangtimes, warm weather came at just the right moment in fall to push ripeness to completion, resulting in wines that are deep, vital, and age worthy. |
Vintage | 2023 |
Grape | Zinfandel |
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