2008 Estate Primitivo sold out!  2010 has been bottled and will be released this summer!

Smith Vineyard - 2008 Primitivo
California Certified Organic Farmers

Tasting notes:
Light bodies with a light garnet color.  Fresh raspberries on the nose with aromas of black pepper and woodsy spices leading to a delicate finish.

Fun Facts:
Grafted: Spring of 2006
Root Stock:  from Bari, Italy
Harvested: October 25, 2008 at 23.8 brix
Fermented:  In bins using the time honored tradition of hand punch downs.
Aged: French and American oak barrels for 19 months.
Blend: 97% Primitivo, 3% Merlot
Bottled: May 8, 2010
Released: October 11, 2010
Cases produced: 92 cases
Suggested Retail Price: $22.00

Information:
Primitivo is originally of Croatian origin and is said to be the original Zinfandel clone. In 2006, Smith Vineyard purchased cuttings from U.C. Davis and grafted onto 26 year old root stock. 

 

 

Wine Collection

As Smith Vineyard’s second generation, Gary and Christina Smith continue the fine art of winemaking and vineyard tending that Gary’s father began with his three sons. Now with three sons of their own, the Smiths handcraft small lots of classic varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Primitivo, Syrah and Chardonnay from their 10 acre certified organic vineyard near Grass Valley, CA.