From the Sierra Foothills of California, this Di Arie's 8th vintage of Break Away Zinfandel, which is estate grown & bottled.��     Like all the previous vintages this wine has elegance, good balance, soft tannins, a sustained finish and rich in varietal character.� The name Break Away is a symbol of these attributes and to distinguish it from other Zinfandels that are robust, jammy and heavy in alcohol and oak flavors.� This wine was made in the winery's 'Submerged Cap' Fermentation Tank and aged in predominantly French oak for 15 months.� It is a fully extracted wine with strong varietal aromas of blackberries and black cherries, which carry into the mid-palate adding nuances of black pepper.� The long finish also reveals coffee and chocolate flavors.�85% Zinfandel and�15% Petite Sirah.