Keenan Winery
A Nod to History
2012 Zinfandel
Spring Mountain District
2014 Offering
Auction 18 | Lot No. 120
Vintage: 2012
Keenan Winery
A Nod to History
Zinfandel
Spring Mountain District
10 cases produced
Highlights
- A field blend of 80% estate Zinfandel (with an unknown amount of Carignane and Alicante), 10% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc
- The fanciful name references the Conradi family who originally developed our property in the late 19th century
- The Zinfandel grows in our Point Vineyard, an eastern facing, sloping, rocky site that is the warmest spot on our mountaintop estate
- Aged primarily in French oak barrels, this will be bottled in whatever format the future owner chooses
Wine Facts
- Sustainably produced
Tasting Chart
| bone dry | very sweet | |
| light body | very full bodied | |
| soft, gentle |
|
very crisp |
| no tannins | heavy tannins | |
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Michael Keenan
Winemaker, Keenan Winery
Began drinking wine at the age of 10. Worked under Joe Cafaro for Keenan's first harvest in 1977. Became director of Keenan Winery in 1998.
Country born: United States
Education: None - learned by experience.
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Natural; allow the terroir and vineyard selection to let varietal character show through.
The Saddle Room - Gastronomy Rooms Inc
650 Randall Crossings Lane
North Aurora IL 60554
630-906-9300
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