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This naturally clear wine was fermented from Delta Blackberries and Blackberry honey. Starting acid: diluted with water to .65 (all natural acid). Fermented to dryness, re-sugared to medium sweetness (by taste). Glycerin was used to give a thicker feel.

Tasting notes: Dark ruby color. Flavor very full and intense, smooth and nice. Negatives: flavor seems to become more thin the more you drink it. Using more flavorful berries would help the bouquet, which is somewhat flat. Excellent wine overall.

Jim Tebelskis Zinfandel, 1996 Production notes: Macerated fermentation, aged in glass with oak chips. Tasting notes: Very nice and clear color, berry/fruit flavors, but wine is uncharacteristic of the varietal with a peculiar unbalanced flavor.

Appellation	Fruit	Harvest Brix	Vintage	Dryness	Alcohol	Size
Russian River	Russian River	24°	1996	dry	14%	750ml

Jim Tebelskis Cabernet, 1996 "Yellowjacket Cab"   Tasting notes: Tannic, fruit & berry flavors. Some volatile acids that blow off with swirling. Good well-balanced wine with wood accents, should get better with aging.

Appellation	Fruit	Harvest Brix	Vintage	Dryness	Alcohol	Size
Russian River	Cabernet Sauvignon	24°	1996	dry	14%	750ml

Jim Tebelskis Red Plum Blend, 1997   Tasting notes: Beautiful rose red color, good served cold. Wine is well-liked by most, but some tasters (including myself) are bothered substantially by harsh acid/sulfur smells/tastes. This arises from the natural fruit acids and skin bitterness. Solution is to use a different plum.

Appellation	Fruit	Harvest Brix	Vintage	Dryness	Alcohol	Size
Russian River	Santa Rosa & Nubiana Plums	22°	1997	medium-sweet	12%	750ml

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