WHAT:
The 2005 vintage of our Joel Gott Dillian Ranch Zinfandel marks the tenth year that we ve been making this wine. It remains one of the most elegant, balanced Zinfandels that we ve tasted.

WHERE:
All fruit comes from Amador County. Mineral-rich red soils and a relatively longer growing season make this wine unique in its depth and give the wine a natural balance of acidity, tannin and flavor con- centration. The climate and soils of Amador com- bined with old-head-trained vines produce a Zinfan- del with aromas of black cherry, plum, blackberry and pepper spice complimented by sweet tannins, elegant minerality and flavors of ripe fruit, mocha, vanilla and spice.

WHY:
In 1996 Joel drove up to the foothills of Amador County to visit family friend and veteran vintner Tom Dillian. He came back to Napa Valley with our inaugural harvest. Ten years later we are still producing Dillian Ranch and other small produc- tion wines in order to continue to educate our- selves on various varietals, styles and techniques, and to better acquaint ourselves with unique fruit sources.

Alcohol: 15.1%

Release Date: April 1, 2006

Retail: $25.00