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December 16th 2008
I wanted to give a brief update of how things are progressing at Chronic Cellars.
The 2008 vintage for Chronic was something special. We have crafted wines that give me the chills when I think about how good they are now and how they will improve over time.
A few items of interest this vintage at Chronic Cellars include:
2 Concrete Tanks - We fermented some Certified Organic Zinfandel in one of them and and are now aging Petite Sirah in the tank. The other tank has Grenache Blanc aging in it.
Native Fermentations - All of the Chronic fruit was fermented using Native Yeasts.
New Grape Varietals - Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Mourvedre
New Wine - Late harvest Petite Sirah, coming to you in 2009
New Fermentation Process - In an open top fermentor we fermented 1,000 pounds of Zinfandel 100% whole cluster.
We also purchased fruit from three new vineyards this year..
At the tasting room we have added new art, clothing and other decorations from Joe Kalionzes and Thiessen Design.
Hope to see you soon
Josh
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