Truscott
2005 Old Vine Zinfandel
Mendocino County
The legend of Samuel Z.
Truscott captures the history of California’s wine industry. In
the summer of 1849, Truscott crossed the California Sierras
looking for gold. After several successful years as a partner in
a profitable claim, Truscott moved to San Francisco and owned a
business that delivered Californian wines to restaurants and
residents. Enchanted with the local wines, he headed north and
learned winemaking from the Italian and Swiss immigrants while
working in wineries in Sonoma County. In his later years, he
resettled in Mendocino County and bought land, there planting
and tending a vineyard that grew red wine grapes, which he sold
to small wineries. It is to Sam Truscott’s storied spirit that
the Weibel Family dedicates their Mendocino County Zinfandel,
honoring the founders of Californian wine.
Harvest
The 2005 growing season was mostly cooler than
average, which allowed the grapes to hang longer on the
vines without causing the sugar levels to rise too high
too quickly. This allowed the fruit to fully mature yet
keep its crisp acidity. The grapes were harvested late
in the season due to good weather.
Mendocino County has warm days like Napa Valley and
Sonoma County, but cooler nights, which accentuates the
delicate flavor nuances in the grapes, as well as
promoting a refreshing crispness. Our H&W Estate
Vineyard showcases that classic Mendocino County
character superbly. |
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Tasting Notes
Upfront aromas of berries and cream with a pallet
full of currants, cherries and bramble berry with an
undertone of cinnamon and cocoa. Aged in French oak
barrels to provide complexity and soften tannins giving
the wine roundness and full body.
This wine will pair well with most meat dishes,
steaks, chili, stew, smoked salmon, and grilled rosemary
chicken. Drink now through 2010.
Matt Ridge, Winemaker |
Technical Data
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Alc. by vol.: |
14.5% |
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Residual Sugar: |
0.04 g/100 ml |
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pH: |
3.82 |
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Total acidity: |
0.68 g/100 ml |
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Awards & Accolades
Silver Medal
- 2007 Grand Harvest Awards
Bronze Medal - 2007
San Francisco International Wine Competition
Bronze Medal - 2007
Riverside International Wine Competition
Bronze Medal - 2007 Pacific
Rim International Wine Competition
Bronze Medal - 2007 National
Women's Wine Competition
Bronze Medal - 2007 Finger
Lakes International Wine Competition
Bronze Medal - 2007 Jerry
Mead's New World International Wine Competition
