Zinfandel - what's different?

[Obelix]

It's funny but it seems too early for harvest. Zinfandel in California usually harvests around September 15. So it seems like in Australia it should be March 15. But, you have ripe grapes, so it isn't an exact 6 month offset.

I've made 4 vintages of Primitivo (Zinfandel's identical twin brother) and drank many gallons of California Zinfanel over the years. A terrific and versatile grape. Post some pics of your set up.

It was ready late January last year. This year, I got it 2 weeks later.
High temperatures...
Last year was hotter, hence even earlier.
A 100L of the last years vintage in kegs.
The painting is of an old peasant in Dalmatia - as painted by my father in law 50 years ago.
earlier.
Some storage...crushing - a family affair

 

[CDrew]

Very nice family enterprise! Thanks for the pics. Nice to see the future winemakers already involved.