92 points- Los Angeles International Wine Competition. Adelaida’s only dry farmed vineyard, Michael’s, planted in 2003, contains 18 acres of traditional head pruned, heritage Zinfandel clones sourced from the Paso Robles AVA. Covering a wave-like, undulating hilltop, the vineyard has varying elevations, from 1,580 to 1,735 feet. Dry land farming is a holistic practice with annual spring deep disking to turn the topsoil, followed by ring rolling to smooth the surface, compacting the dust mulch to seal in the available moisture. The site, selected for its base of top soil and minimal erosion, is appropriate for deep rooted vines. Low yields are the norm, around 1 ton/acre. At 14 miles from the Pacific Ocean, the vineyard has ideal exposure to the natural arc of the summer sun, and benefits from the dramatic diurnal temperature cool down of 40-50 degrees from the daytime highs.
This is a fantastic Zin! The initial aroma is full and fruity ad the taste is smooth and complex. I pulled this bottle from our collection and once I tasted it I had to google it just to refresh my memory of our trip down to Paso. I will indeed seek out this Zin at my local wine shop or definitely on our trip back down to Paso.
Nick Voss
(Jan 4, 2013 at 5:34 PM)
This is a fantastic Zin! The initial aroma is full and fruity ad the taste is smooth and complex. I pulled this bottle from our collection and once I tasted it I had to google it just to refresh my memory of our trip down to Paso. I will indeed seek out this Zin at my local wine shop or definitely on our trip back down to Paso.