2018
Zinfandel

Dry Creek Valley

This fruit bomb Zinfandel from right here on the estate in Dry Creek Valley is pure perfection with anything grilled…in any season, we think. Lush, juicy, racy, earthy and peppery all at one time…smokin’ hot!

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91 Points, California Grapevine

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Aromas & Flavors

With rich layers of fruit, this wine has appealing aromas of black pepper, leather, dried cherry, cinnamon and English toffee that give way to full, concentrated flavors of raspberry preserves and açaí with a hint of Earl Grey tea lingering on the finish.

Food Pairings

Our Zinfandel is a food-friendly wine that pairs perfectly with meat dishes such as slow-roasted pork, grilled lamb chops, duck, beef sirloin burgers, chili, pizzas and spicy sausage. Cheeses, such Gruyere, extra sharp Cheddar or Roquefort, as well as decadent chocolate desserts are delicious with our Zinfandel.

How It's Made

This wine is primarily composed of Zinfandel blended with a small amount of Petite Sirah. Upon entering the winery, the hand-harvested grapes are destemmed to stainless steel tanks for three days of cold soaking. The grapes are then inoculated with yeast and the tanks are pumped over, one to two times daily, for the duration of primary fermentation. Individual lots are drained and pressed to French oak barrels for malolactic fermentation and cave aged for 16 months. Lots are kept separate until blending and bottling.

The Vintage

The 2018 season began with winter rainfall accumulating to average amounts by the end of spring. Cool spring weather extended bloom, resulting in a later set, albeit a crop set with good yields. Moderate temperatures during the summer slowed veriason and ripening, indicating a later projected harvest start date than we have seen in many years. The long growing season gave time for the grapes to develop color, complexity and structure, as well as delicious flavors.

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2018 Zinfandel