Vineyard and Winemaking Notes

Like a musical medley (an arrangement of interwoven melodies), our Medley is a unique vineyard composition. For each vintage, we work with our consulting winemaker Alison Green Doran to create a special wine that represents the essence of Alegría Vineyards. The wine is a blend of field blends since each barrel we select for Medley already contains a blend of grapes. Our goal is to create a blend that reflects our terroir, diverse grape varieties, historic plantings, and the unique character of each growing season. For 2004, Medley contains more than 15 grape varieties that were hand-harvested on seven different days over a 25-day period. They were fermented in nine different lots, each one a field blend.

Tasting Notes

This harmonious Medley displays aromas of ripe berry, spices, and toasty oak. The unique varietal blend creates a delicious range of flavors, from blackberry, plum, and spicy cherry to chocolate truffles and coffee with cream. A luscious, full mouthfeel continues through to the lengthy finish filled with jammy berry and cocoa flavors. This hearty, multi-dimensional wine plays well with others, so try pairing it with diverse cuisines and enjoy its ability to harmonize.

Composition

A single-vineyard blend of 35% Zinfandel, 35% Syrah, 7% Cinsaut, 5% each Sangiovese, Petite Sirah, & Alicante Bouschet, 3% Mourvedre, 2% six varieties of muscat, and 3% other varieties.

Appellation

Russian River Valley

Vineyard Designation

Alegría Vineyard

Harvest Dates

October 6, 12, 21 & 22, 2004

Brix at Harvest

23.5°

Barrel Aging

18 months

Barrel Program

71% American, 19% Hungarian, 10% French; 19% new barrels

Bottled

May 4, 2006

Alcohol

14.5%

pH

3.75

T.A.	0.65g/100ml

Case Production

299

Release Date

Fall 2006

Availability

SOLD OUT

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