The Slope

Slope

v. 2019
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At the Slope, the Zena Crown Vineyard shifts to face primarily south, encouraging perfect ripeness and maximum phenolic development. Symbolizing a dark winter’s night, Slope has a quiet entry that crescendos rapidly with the energy of a stallion. The wine has aromas of spearmint, plumb reduction sauce, and white puffy clouds with flavors of barely ripe red fruit, rich umami, and lightly roasted coffee. The 2019 Slope reminds Winemaker, Shane Moore, of how important it is to learn from the classics, like an aspiring novelist or a young saxophonist looking to the greats and reflecting upon them.  

96 Points Audrey Frick, JedDunnuck.com, August 2022

93 Points Tim Fish, Wine Spectator, November 2022

Blocks

ZE5, ZE6

Clones

667

Direction

S, SW

Soil

Jory & Witzel

Vine Age

14 years

Elevation

500-600ft

Rootstock

Riparia Gloire

Trellising

VSP

Harvest Date

9.28.2019

Brix

23.4

Alcohol

13.6% by vol

PH

3.49

Aged

16 months French oak, 60% new; M Toast

TA

0.60 g/100 mL

Descriptors

Aspiring, Classic & Electric

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