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Zinfandel 2005 25.9 12.2% 0.75(As Tartaric) 3.72 .15   11 Days Pasteur Red 85° Degrees F (Temp.) 8 Months in our small oak barrels,  a combination of tight grain French Oak and our custom made American Oak barrel.

Llano Estacado 2005 Zinfandel is a blend of 84% Zinfandel and 16% Sangiovese.  The Zinfandel is from the Mont Sec Vineyard  in Dell City, Texas and the Sangiovese is from the Newsom Vineyard near Plains, Texas.  The Mont Sec vineyard is unique in that it is located on a high Chihuahuan desert plateau at 3,700 feet above sea level and the Newsom Vineyard on the Texas High Plains at 3,800 feet above sea level.  Elevation is an important climate-moderating factor.  At higher elevations, ambient night time temperatures are generally lower causing the vines to retain more natural acidity and produce a better balanced wine.

This wine displays fruity aromas of ripe raspberries, spice and roasted coffee bean.  Moderate tannin structure, ample acidity with a nice range of flavor.

Serve this wine with meats like veal, port tenderloin or peppered rib eye and grilled vegetables.  This wine will improve with some bottle age, drink now and through 2007.