{"product_id":"quivira-vineyards-black-boar-zinfandel-2019-750ml","title":"Quivira Vineyards - Black Boar Zinfandel 2019 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBLACK BOAR | 2019\u003cbr\u003e\nZinfandel\u003cbr\u003e\nDRY CREEK VALLEY\u003cbr\u003e\nA dual-vineyard estate wine based on the rich, opulent fruit from the dynamic\u003cbr\u003e\nduo of Anderson Ranch and Wine Creek Ranch. The wine’s name was inspired\u003cbr\u003e\nby the wild boars that are apt to roam the hillside vineyards who simply can’t\u003cbr\u003e\nresist our tasty fruit. They are wild and “sauvage”—like this bold Zinfandel.\u003cbr\u003e\n“On the winemaking side, there was nothing fancy whatsoever. Simple,\u003cbr\u003e\nclassical, old-school winemaking with a lot of attention to detail.”\u003cbr\u003e\nWINEMAKER HUGH CHAPPELLE\u003cbr\u003e\nC C O F C E RT I F I E D E S TAT E V I N E YA R D S\u003cbr\u003e\n? Black Boar Zinfandel focuses on the later, riper pickings of Anderson Ranch to give this\u003cbr\u003e\nwine a solid, dark-fruit focused core, with healthy natural acidity. For this vintage, heritage\u003cbr\u003e\nclone plantings from Wine Creek Ranch also played a big role. This was the first year these\u003cbr\u003e\nyounger vine plantings really came into their own and were able to add a new layer to this\u003cbr\u003e\nwine, while allowing the purity of the Anderson Ranch fruit to shine through. Both estate\u003cbr\u003e\nvineyard sites are CCOF certified organic. 63% Anderson Ranch, 37% Wine Creek Ranch\u003cbr\u003e\nV I N TA G E\u003cbr\u003e\n? Winter and spring were very warm with the balance of the season being much cooler.\u003cbr\u003e\nMay’s rain drove vigorous canopy growth and increased cluster weights demanding more\u003cbr\u003e\nwork from our vineyard crew.\u003cbr\u003e\nW I N E M A K I N G\u003cbr\u003e\n? A 3-5 day cold-soak was followed by a warm fermentation that lasted 3 weeks. This was\u003cbr\u003e\nthe first year we embraced an “infusion” approach to fermentation and reduced the fre-\u003cbr\u003e\nquency of punch downs and pump overs to extract aroma, flavor, color and tannin. Malo-\u003cbr\u003e\nlactic fermentation occurred 100% in a mix of French, Hungarian and American oak barrels\u003cbr\u003e\n(25% new). All barrel wood was air dried for a minimum of 3 years, and lightly toasted to\u003cbr\u003e\naccentuate the fruit, not the cooper. Total time in barrel was approx. 18 months.\u003cbr\u003e\nTA S T I N G N OT E S\u003cbr\u003e\n? Delicate garnet color that spreads into a bright ruby. The nose is full of dried leaves,\u003cbr\u003e\nforest floor and dark fruits of plum, current and blackberries. Medium bodied with pow-\u003cbr\u003e\ndery tannins and layers of intertwining flavors. A feminine and juicy example of Black Boar\u003cbr\u003e\nwith brighter notes in the mouth. Blueberries, fresh strawberries, and a hint of caramel.\u003cbr\u003e\nDark chocolate and cocoa powder interwoven with a touch of toasted coconut. The finish\u003cbr\u003e\nis long with a hint of bitter herb to keep up with the hallmark Quivira acidity.\u003cbr\u003e\n? This vintage is like the 2016 in its taut structure and is certain to reward further aging\u003cbr\u003e\nthrough 2027-2028 with good storage. Amazing with classic pairings of BBQ brisket,\u003cbr\u003e\ngrilled meats, and wild game but light enough for salmon over mashed parsnips.\u003cbr\u003e\nVA R I E TA L C O M P O S I T I O N\u003cbr\u003e\n? 85% Zinfandel, 15% Petite Sirah\u003cbr\u003e\nH A RV E S T D AT E S\u003cbr\u003e\n? September 26 - October 14, 2019\u003cbr\u003e\np H | TA\u003cbr\u003e\n? 3.35 | 0.59\u003cbr\u003e\nA L C O H O L\u003cbr\u003e\n? 14.9%\u003cbr\u003e\nAG I N G\u003cbr\u003e\n? Aged 18 mo. in French Oak\u003cbr\u003e\n25% New\u003cbr\u003e\nP RO D U C T I O N\u003cbr\u003e\n? 839 Cases\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quivira Vineyards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47465332965600,"sku":"129440","price":56.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/files\/quivira-vineyards-black-boar-zinfandel_1.jpg?v=1749243576","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineconnection.com\/products\/quivira-vineyards-black-boar-zinfandel-2019-750ml","provider":"My Wine Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}