{"product_id":"carol-shelton-wild-things-old-vine-zinfandel","title":"Carol Shelton 'Wild Things' Old Vine Zinfandel","description":"\u003cp\u003eOld Vine Mendocino Zinfandel is a treasure. Grown on the benchlands and slopes of mountainsides — this 68+ year old vine Zinfandel was named for these wild- looking vines and also for the uninoculated, or “wild,” yeast ferment that was used to create it. It takes a lot of effort to tame this wild fruit, but it is worth all the trouble. Wild Thing is dangerously good! Remember – you are what you drink ….\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemaker Notes:\u003cbr\u003eAromas of black cherry, ripe plum and raspberry fruit combine with a hint of cigar box, and vanilla-oak baking spice loveliness. Smoothly textured in mouth, and the palate is very creamy and round, with a finish that is long with lush jammy fruit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnical Notes:\u003cbr\u003eAs usual, our Wild Thing Zinfandel went through fermentation uninoculated, relying on a healthy WILD yeast population from the organic vineyard to create a terroir-driven complexity of aroma and flavors. Our wild fermentation started after a 3-day cold soak and was followed by a 20-25-day maceration. The must was déléstaged (pronounced 'del-ess-TAHJd) at least two times prior to the wine reaching 12-15°Brix. That is the fancy, French term for a rack and return—a process that aerates the wine, helps to maintain a healthy yeast population, and builds mouthfeel volume with gentle extraction from the skins.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monterey Bay Wine Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47635883491490,"sku":"31859","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/1909\/files\/cs_wildthingzin22_bottleshot_300dpi.jpg?v=1788899124","url":"https:\/\/www.coachhousewine.com\/products\/carol-shelton-wild-things-old-vine-zinfandel","provider":"Coach House Wine \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}