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The 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon estate fruit was hand harvested and allowed to cold soak in the cellar three days before fermenting in small 200-gallon lots. The must in the open top fermenting bins were punched down by hand twice daily for approximately 20 days then pressed in a small oak basket bladder press. The small press squeezes gently, slowly building pressure to avoid harshness in the finished wine. The result after twenty-four months aging in French oak barrels are multi-layered dark fruit components mixed with anise and lingering peppery finish.

Rich, & complex with tropical fruit flavors and a smooth finish. Estate grown fruit was whole cluster pressed, and 75% barrel fermented, in French and Hungarian oak barrels for 10 months. The remaining 25% was tank fermented at 55 degrees F., to help retain fruity esters and crispness.

Crisp, fruit forward with hints of grapefruit. The final blend gives you round full-bodied characteristics of barrel ageing with straight on fruit, and non-oaked freshness.

Fire Sign brings together the best aspects of the Estate Vineyard and a “no holds barred” winemaking philosophy. The fruit was cold soaked and slow fermented for 20 days in small batch ¾ ton lots. The must was given delestage, hand punch downs until dry, then a minimal press, racked into select new French oak and aged for 30 months. The wine was then bottled and cellared for one more year before release. The blend consists of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Syrah, and 5% Zinfandel. Flavors of ripe black cherry, plum, coffee and anise create a powerful yet elegant representation of the best efforts of the estate vintage.

Black currant fruit with round tannins and rich flavors. The 2000 Estate Merlot is grown on a split canopy trellis system or "Lyre", shaped like the letter "Y". This shape splits the vertical canopy, opening the canopy allowing dappled sunlight and abundant airflow. The vine responds by producing numerous half sized clusters with smaller berries. In essence creating a higher skin to juice ratio in the grape, which in turn produces more intense flavors and deeper, richer flavors in the wine.

The 2000 Estate Pinot Noir was open-top fermented and aged for 20 months in French and Hungarian oak barrels. This wine is a field blend mostly comprising of a low producing French clone known for small berries, and spicy tannins. A very well balanced and pleasurable Pinot Noir.

The 2001 Estate Pinot Noir was open-top fermented and aged for 20 months in French and Hungarian oak barrels. This wine was made from an extremely low producing French clone known for small berries, rich floral and cherry flavors. The 2001 vintage was held at just below 2 tons per acre and allowed to ripen fully giving the wine ripe fruit characteristics, and a lingering spicy finish. 250 cases produced.

The 2002 Sangiovese comes from the Goodwin Vineyard in the Ranchita Canyon area of Northern Paso Robles, just south of the Monterey county line. The results of plentiful sunshine is evident in the powerful fruit flavors experienced in this swarthy, well balanced, California style, Italian Red. The Grapes were harvested at peak flavor, destemmed and fermented in 200 gallon open top fermentors. The must was hand punched on an extended maceration, pressed lightly, and the wine aged in French oak for 12 months. Concentrated stone fruit with hints of strawberry.

Hand selected from the very best blocks on the home vineyard, the Syrah is given a subsistence rationing of water and organic mulch fertilizer. The "magic mulch" blend is produced on site from previous vintage pommace and other secret organic remedies. Spoon feeding and minimal water produce low crop yields and a generous helping of structure and balance. This wine is dark and meaty with flavors of ripe blueberries, and pomegranate. The must was cold soaked and open top fermented. After many days of manual punch-down the must was gently pressed, and the wine was aged to perfection in French, Hungarian, and North American oak barrels.

Flowery aroma with hints of pear and honeydew. Aged completely in stainless steel tanks, this wine is packed with flavor.

ZC Red is true to it’s namesake, straight forward uncomplicated red wine for everyday occasions. It is not uncommon for small producers have a stock of “house wine” that they drink on a regular basis, usually unlabeled blends taken straight from the barrel. ZC Red is just that, our everyday house red, only bottled to share. The blend is 50% Merlot, 33% Petite Sirah and 17% Cabernet Franc grown entirely on the home vineyard, open top fermented and barrel aged. The Merlot adds a strong fruit element, the Petite Sirah gives the blend a sturdy back bone, and the Cabernet franc Lends a more delicate fruit and spice.

The inspiration behind this blend is the wines of Cote Rotie. Syrah and Viognier from this region are commonly grown together in the same fields and are picked and fermented together. Viognier usually makes up a small percentage of the blend giving the usually dark and earthy Syrah an interesting perfumed lift. The varietals for the Zephyr Estate Cuvee were grown and fermented separately and later blended with the idea of putting a wine together that had the feel of Cote Rotie. The blend created a wine that is fruit packed, concentrated, and multifaceted as well. The blend is comprised of the 2002 Zinfandel to add a large and direct fruit component, as well as the 2002 Estate Syrah which gives the wine structure and girth, and finally in Cote Rotie style, a small percentage of 2002 Viognier was blended in to lift and arouse the senses.

The inspiration behind this blend is the wines of Cote Rotie. Syrah and Viognier from this region are commonly grown together in the same fields and are picked and fermented together. Viognier usually makes up a small percentage of the blend giving the usually dark and earthy Syrah an interesting perfumed lift. The varietals for the Zephyr Estate Cuvee were grown and fermented separately and later blended with the idea of putting a wine together that had the feel of Cote Rotie. The blend created a wine that is fruit packed, concentrated, and multifaceted as well. The blend is comprised of the 2003 Zinfandel to add a large and direct fruit component, as well as the 2002 Estate Syrah which gives the wine structure and girth, and finally in Cote Rotie style, a small percentage of 2003 Viognier was blended in to lift and arouse the senses..

From the heart of Paso Robles West Side Templeton Gap, our micro produced, Estate grown Zinfandel, is a predominantly fruit forward wine with ripe wild berry flavors. This wine is produced from low yielding vines in near perfect growing conditions at the base of the Santa Lucia Mountains. After an open top, small lot fermentation, the wine is aged for 18 months in select French, Hungarian, and Northern American oak barrels.

In keeping with Zenaida minimalist style, our micro produced, Estate grown Zinfandel, is made from vines that are water rationed and spoon fed home made organic mulch. The vineyard is located in near perfect growing conditions at the base of the Santa Lucia Mountains. We utilize sustainable agriculture practices to produce wines that are predominantly fruit forward and express our unique west side terroir. After an open top, small lot fermentation, the wine is aged for 18 months in select French, Hungarian, and Northern American oak barrels. The wine is deeply layered with dark fruits and wild berries, followed by lingering mild white pepper.

In keeping with Zenaida minimalist style, our micro produced, Estate grown Zinfandel, is made from vines that are water rationed and spoon fed home made organic mulch. The vineyard is located in near perfect growing conditions at the base of the Santa Lucia Mountains. We utilize sustainable agriculture practices to produce wines that are predominantly fruit forward and express our unique west side terroir. After an open top, small lot fermentation, the wine is aged for 18 months in select French, Hungarian, and Northern American oak barrels. The wine is deeply layered with dark fruits and wild berries, followed by lingering mild white pepper.