Slope
v. 2018
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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 exhibits aromas of blueberry cobbler, wet concrete, lavender, and root beer with flavors of braised meat, rose petal, and rhubarb. The wine has incredible polish with good tannin that is backed by fresh acidity. A Pinot that reminds Winemaker, Shane Moore, of flying first class to Europe, happily, enthusiastically, and unashamedly listening to and singing along with cliché music.
2017 vintage awarded Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines of 2021
Blocks
ZW6, ZE5
Clones
667
Direction
S, SW
Soil
Witzel, Jory, Helmick
Vine Age
13 years
Elevation
450-600 ft
Rootstock
Riparia Gloire
Trellising
VSP
Harvest Date
9.29-10.3 2018
Brix
24-25
Alcohol
14.2% by vol
PH
3.51
Aged
15 months French oak, 53% new; M Toast
TA
5.4 g/L
Descriptors
Enthusiastic, Luxurious, Lively & Spherical
Culture
So good it makes you feel classy in a endorphin releasing melt into the floor sort of way. Angus and Julia Stone – Big Jet Plane