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Philosophy
Zichichi Family Vineyard and Winery, located in Dry Creek Valley, utilizes
traditional winemaking techniques and produces wines of superlative quality that
require a great deal of sacrifice. The wines, which are big ,bold, and full
bodied, are aged 20 months in French and American oak and blended for the final
product that delivers with flavor.
History
In 2000,Steve Zichichi, a New Orleans physician, and his wife, Kristin,
purchased the 22 acre Bartolozzi Ranch in Dry Creek Valley, located in the
historic town of Healdsburg. The ranch consists of 14 acres of zinfandel and 4
acres of petite sirah, all planted in 1928 and 1964.The vines are planted on St.
George root stock, are head pruned, and grow in rocky, gravelly soil. After
several years of selling their grapes to local wineries, the Zichichi's decided
to build their own winery, which was completed in 2006. The facility includes a
large rustic tasting room with a fabulous redwood bar and a large deck for
picnics that looks out over the vineyard and the mountains to the east.
The Zichichi Family Vineyard produces these
fine wines:
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Wine Name |
Description |
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2005 Zichichi Family Vineyard
Old Vine Zinfandel
Dry Creek Valley |
The 2005 Zichichi Family Vineyard Old
Vine Zinfandel benefited from a very
good growing season that started out
cold and wet but was aided by hot July
days. The grapes from these 80 year old
vines were hand picked when fully ripe.
The wine is garnet colored with hints of
jammy flavored raspberry and red cherry
and is a classic example of Dry Creek
Valley Zinfandel that zin enthusiasts
will not want to miss. |
Harvest: September 2nd, 2005
Bottling: April 2007
Aged: 19 months in French and
American Oak
Alcohol: 14.9%
Aging Potential: 5-8 years
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2006 Zichichi Family Vineyard
Cabernet Sauvignon
Dry Creek Valley |
The 2006 Zichichi Family Vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet
Sauvignon features bold, ripe, complex
flavors of currant, black cherry, mint
and spice. This supple, elegant wine
will be showy on release and age
gracefully for 8-10 years. |
Harvest: Harvest
October, 2006
Bottling: April 2008
Aged: 18 months in French and
American Oak
Alcohol: 14.3%
Aging Potential: 8-10 years |
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2006 Zichichi Family Vineyard
Estate Zinfandel
Dry Creek Valley
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The 2006 Zichichi Family Vineyard Estate Zinfandel comes from
our hillside vines planted in the
1960's.This classic zinfandel packs
in lots of ripe, jammy flavors yet
still maintains it's elegance and
finesse. Enjoy now and over the next
5-8 yrs. |
Harvest: September,
2006
Bottling: April 2008
Aged: 19 months in French and
American Oak
Alcohol: 15.3%
Aging Potential: 5-8 years |
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2006 Zichichi Family Vineyard
Petite Sirah
Dry Creek Valley |
The 2006 Zichichi Family Vineyard Petite Sirah has a dark inky color with
lavender and violet on the nose. The
finish is long lasting with velvety
smooth flavors of blueberry and
blackberry. This wine will drink well
young but age for 10 -15 years. |
Harvest : September 1st, 2006
Bottling: April 2008
Aged: 19 months in French and
American Oak
Alcohol: 13.9%
Aging Potential: 10-15 years
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