Zinfandel, also known as Zingarello, is a clone of the Croatian
variety Creljnak. Creljnak migrated to Italy and assumed the name
of Primitivo while Zinfandel obtained its present identity in the
United States. Wines made from Zinfandel are typical examples of
new world wines with fruit forward, high alcohol and stylistically
driven by the winemaker rather than driven by terroir as in old
world wines.
A part of the Zinfandel grapes used in this wine came from Frank
Gunther’s Vineyard and the other part from our Estate Vineyard.
Gunther’s vineyard which is 43 years old is one of the best
Zinfandel vineyards in this valley. Our Estate Vineyard was planted
in 2002 with a Duprat clone of Zinfandel that is not common in this
region. The prominent clone of Zinfandel in the Foothills is the
Deaver clone. This wine was made in our “Submerged Cap Fermentation
Tank” that is capable of fully extracting the flavor, color and
mouthfeel components present in the grapes. The wine was then aged
in predominantly French oak barrels for 14 months.
This exciting Zinfandel is very varietal in character. It has
aromas of bing cherry, coffee and dark berry fruit. On the palate
you discover layers of flavors starting with fresh blackberry and
ending with wild strawberry and blueberry. The finish is long and
lasting with dark fruit, dark chocolate and baking spices. This
well balanced and elegant wine is very approachable in this young
age. It can be enjoyed right away or if you are patient enough to
wait 5 years it will become a gem.
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