2008 Primitivo Sweet Kerry 'Port' – $32
Vineyard Location: Knight's Valley
Varietal Composition: 100% Primitivo
Total Acidity: .69
pH: 3.93
Residual Sugar: 16%
Alcohol:17%
Cooperage: Once used French oak
Aging: 26 Months
Approx. Quantity Produced: 21 cases
Winemaker's Comments
An aroma of strawberry and cinnamon spice evolves into rich flavors of watermelon and pear. The finish is an ultimate blend of chocolate, raisin and brown sugar. This wine conjures up images of a romantic evening by the fireplace or a perfect ending to a sublime dining experience.
Primitivo
Recent "DNA" testing has shown Primitivo to possess the exact same genetic make up as the popular California grape, Zinfandel. Both varieties origins are tracked back to Croatia. And while the grapes may be identical in theory, the wines they produce have distinct differences. Primitivo's home province is Apuglia (sometimes called Puglia), located in the "heel" of Italy's boot. Wines made from Primitivo have notes of plum and spice, like Zinfandel, but because of different growing soils and climate, the fruit character is less jammy, the structure more akin to old world wines, with rustic notes of earth and spice, as well as tamed fruit flavors.
Preferred Pricing
1 - 2 cases: 10% off,
3 - 5 cases: 15% off,
6 + cases: 20% off
(does not apply to Library & Reserve wines).
Mixed cases allowed. Wine club members are given an additional 5% off on all purchases.
