Story Winery in Plymouth, CA has donated the latest edition of the Wine Dogs California book and a bottle of their 2013 Zinfandel, Picnic Hill Vineyard.

The book:

Wine Dogs California 2 has colorful photos and stories about California's winery dogs.

The bottle:

2013 Zinfandel, Picnic Hill Vineyard

The Picnic Hill vineyard was planted in the late 1890's. Head-pruning and dry-farming techniques allow this heritage vineyard to produce extraordinary fruit with immense depth and structure. Only the best fruit from the vineyard is selected for our 100% Zinfandel. Enjoy!

Aromas of nutmeg, dark chocolate, and cherry liqueur followed by cedar, tobacco, and a hint of black pepper. On the palate, raspberries, cocoa, and cola explode in the mouth followed by a smooth finish full of spice and tannins.
· Harvest: Sept. 3, 2013

· Brix: 24.5°

· pH: 3.60

· TA: 0.58 g/100ml

· Alcohol: 15.3%
· Aged in American and French oak for 16 months (35% new)