{"product_id":"carol-shelton-wild-thing-old-vine-zinfandel-2019-750ml","title":"Carol Shelton Wild Thing Zinfandel 2022 (750ml)","description":"Old Vine Mendocino Zinfandel is a treasure. Grown on the benchlands and slopes of mountainsides — this 65+ year old vine Zinfandel was named for these wild- looking vines and also for the uninoculated, or “wild,” yeast ferment that was used to create it. It takes a lot of effort to tame this wild fruit, but it is worth all the trouble. Wild Thing is dangerously good! Remember – you are what you drink ….\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWinemaker Notes:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAromas of black cherry, ripe plum and raspberry fruit combine with a hint of cigar box, and vanilla-oak baking spice loveliness. Smoothly textured in mouth, and the palate is very creamy and round, with a finish that is long with lush jammy fruit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the cellar: As usual, our Wild Thing Zinfandel went through fermentation uninoculated, relying on a healthy WILD yeast population from the organic vineyard to create a terroir-driven complexity of aroma and flavors. Our wild fermentation started after a 3-5 day cold soak and was followed by a 30-day maceration. The must was déléstaged (pronounced 'del-ess-TAHJd) two times prior to the wine reaching 12°Brix. That is the fancy, French term for a rack and return—a process that aerates the wine, helps to maintain a healthy yeast population, and builds mouthfeel volume with gentle extraction from the skins.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHarvest Date:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeptember 10 and 16-27, 2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAverage TA\/pH at Harvest:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e0.60 TA\/3.55 pH\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCellar Storage\/Aging:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e12 months in oak barrels. 10% new and 1-yr-old American, 90% 2-yr-old and older (10% French and 90% American).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVarietal:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e86% Old Vine Zinfandel, 9% Petite Sirah, 5% old vine Carignane *** Sustainably Farmed and Organically Grown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAppellation:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e76% Mendocino County, 20% Sonoma County, 4% Contra Costa Co.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRelease Date:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1\/5\/24","brand":"Carol Shelton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43163900936416,"sku":"111872","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/products\/thumbme_7eb9cc5f-ba89-4b01-ac79-f9b7b5e501b0.jpg?v=1663883679","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineconnection.com\/products\/carol-shelton-wild-thing-old-vine-zinfandel-2019-750ml","provider":"My Wine Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}