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TASTING NOTES

2005 is the inaugural year for this special blend named after Leo Trentadue - the founder of the winery. The components were chosen with the intention to produce our own Californian version of "Rhone" blend which expresses the tradition in growing and making wines from Mediterranean grape varieties. The base is Petite Sirah - a proven success for Trentadue for more than thirty years. The soils on most of the Estate are well drained rocky/sandy loam which is nearly perfect for growing heat loving varieties. The wine has a solid, ripe plums and dark cherry core supported by black pepper and hint of blackberry jam. Further aeration reveals a hint of leather, earth, smoky meats and dark chocolate. The color is predictably dark purple and the mouth feel and finish are of a "big", full bodied wine worth aging for 3-6 years. Enjoy with rich, comfort food in a cold rainy day.

ACCOLADES

GOLD - 2008 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
GOLD - BEST OF CLASS - Sonoma County Harvest Fair

TECHNICAL NOTES

Varietal: 60% Petite Sirah, 16% Zinfandel, 18% Syrah, 6% Carignane

Appellation: Alexander Valley

Production: 2335 cases

Alcohol: 14.8%

Residual Sugar: 0.03

Total Acid: 0.55g/100ml

Aging: 15 months in 15% new American Oak barrels, the rest in mixed older barrels.

Fermentation: Stainless steel tanks and small open top fermentors

Bottled Date: May 2007

Release Date: October 2007