ADELAIDA 10 ZN ESTATE
Adelaida’s family owned vineyards include 5 distinct properties totaling 145 acres in the craggy hillside terrain of Paso Robles’ west side. Only 14 miles from the Pacific Ocean these are steep and elevated sites (1500 – 1900 feet), characterized by chalk rock limestone soils. Afternoon blasts of coastal air create a daily microclimate that swings 40-50 degrees. Their diverse planting of 23 varieties emphasized Rhône grapes, old vine Pinot Noir, dry farmed Zinfandel and mountain style Cabernet Sauvignon.Adelaida’s only dry farmed vineyard, Michael’s, planted in 2004, 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 1580 to 1735 feet. Low yields are the norm, around 1.5 ton/acre. In 2010 Adelaida achieved SIP Certification for their sustainable vineyard practices.
Initial aromas of cola and baked crabapple lead to a medium bodied palate. Tasting of briar patch, dusty black fruit, and cured tobacco leaf, finishing with hints of cocoa nibs and grindings of black pepper.
