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Pail 6

NV Mostimondiali Italian Zinfandel

This was the first grape wine I made, and was a trial run for the real thing. It came from a Mostimondiali Juice pail early in the summer of 2007 so it’s likely a 2006 product hence the name “Pail 6”.

It came out with a huge body and oak, […]

2008 Big Boss Zin

This is the second year of the Big Boss Zin and like last year, this Zin hails from the tiny AVA of California Shenandoah Valley, nestled in the Sierra Foothills.

This wine is a blend of 95% California Shenandoah Valley Zinfandel from Wilderotter Vineyard, and 5% Italian Primitivo from Mosti Mondiali.

This wine […]

2008 “Bella” Sangiovese

This wine is a blend of 75% Madera AVA Sangiovese from Bruce Jackson’s vineyard, and 25% Italian Primitivo from Mosti Mondiali. A very small portion of small berry Syrah from Bruce’s vineyard was co-fermented with the Sangiovese.

The Madera AVA is characterized by heat, lots of it. Because of this, grapes ripen early, and acids […]