Grgich Hills Estate Zinfandel 2008

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Varietal

Region

Producer

Vintage
2008

Size
750ML

ABV
14.7%

Features
Green Wine

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Winemaker Notes

We grow our Zinfandel at our vineyardin Calistoga, which is certified organic andBiodynamic®. Nestled in the northern tip of NapaValley, the vineyard's gravelly loam providesexcellent drainage and the cloudless days and coolnighttime temperatures are perfect for sun-lovingZinfandel. The vines are head pruned to protectthe grapes from sunburn. All of these featurescombine to produce concentrated, complex flavorsin the wine.

We co-fermented the Zinfandel witha touch of Petite Sirah to add complexity andstructure and then aged the wine in large oakcasks so the flavors are well integrated but notoverwhelmed by oak. Pure Zinfandel flavors ofstrawberries, raspberries and a hint of dried sagemake this wine the perfect match for grilled steak,smoked brisket and pasta or pizza topped withtomato sauce.

Professional Ratings

  • 91
    This wine's gentle richness frames floral zin flavors of red raspberry and crushed red peppercorn. It's tightly formed while maintaining that textural caress. For grilled lamb.

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Winemaker Ivo Jeramaz joined his uncle at Grgich Hills Estate in 1986 and has since become the wineries winemaker and VP of vineyards and production. Ivo has always had a passion for organic and regenerative farming practices. He has committed to farming each of our five estate vineyards organically without the assistance of pesticides or herbicides.

"At Grgich Hills, we grow grapes like my grandfather did, farming without chemicals and pesticides," Ivo says. "Mike taught me early in my career that you need great grapes to make great wine. Over the years, I’ve focused on working with the land. Through our natural farming, it’s been very rewarding to see the soil alive with healthier plants than under conventional farming. It allows the wines to be more authentic—more distinctive."

The health of the vineyards has and always will be a top priority for Grgich Hills Estate. With each glass of their wine, they hope that you can have the confidence that they have grown the best grapes possible in healthy, organically farmed vineyards.

In March 2023 the winery received Regenerative Organic Certification. The winery is only one of a small group of producers in California that has this certification. Ivo Jeramaz and his team have been working many years towards this certification and it reflects in the wines that are made each vintage.

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Undoubtedly proving its merit over and over, Napa Valley is a now a leading force in the world of prestigious red wine regions. Though Cabernet Sauvignon dominates Napa Valley, other red varieties certainly thrive here. Important but often overlooked include Merlot and other Bordeaux varieties well-regarded on their own as well as for their blending capacities. Very old vine Zinfandel represents an important historical stronghold for the region and Pinot noir is produced in the cooler southern parts, close to the San Pablo Bay.

Perfectly situated running north to south, the valley acts as a corridor, pulling cool, moist air up from the San Pablo Bay in the evenings during the hot days of the growing season, which leads to even and slow grape ripening. Furthermore the valley claims over 100 soil variations including layers of volcanic, gravel, sand and silt—a combination excellent for world-class red wine production.

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