XYZin Old Vine Zinfandel 2011

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Varietal

Region

Producer

Vintage
2011

Size
750ML

ABV
14.5%

Features
Green Wine

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Somm Note

Winemaker Notes

Deep red with blue tones. The nose shows raspberry compote, crushed bing cherries, and red currant. Rich and full with bright acidity and fresh fruit notes. Creamy caramel roundness emphasizes the spicy backnotes and the juicy fruit fi nishes with a touch of pepper.

Great with everyday foods. A beautiful partner to pizza – especially those with fresh tomato toppings. Zinfandel also pairs well with Indian cuisine – a touch of curry complements the spice and the juicy fruit helps tame the spice on the palate.

Professional Ratings

  • 89
    Zesty and balanced, offering raspberry and anise aromas, with focused cherry and spice flavors that finish on a crisp note.

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XYZin, California

XYZin celebrates the pioneering spirit of California grape growing by focusing on the heritage grape Zinfandel. It is a versatile and unique grape with an aura about it that holds the rustic appeal of an easy-drinking informal wine. In crafting the wines, the winemaker works with vineyards of multiple ages, clones and training systems, with vines that range in age from 18 to 100+ years.

Fruit for the Old Vine Zinfandel is sourced from premium lots in Sonoma County, historic Solano plantings, heritage vines in Lodi, and sites in Lake and Mendocino counties where the winery has long term relationships with the growers. The wine offers a spectrum of fruit, spice, and candied flavors typically found in this robust varietal.


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California is a winemaking colossus; by itself it is the fourth largest producer in the world. Red wine accounts for 56% of the total by volume, and red grapes 63% of total acres planted. In addition, a number of California red wines are heralded as being among the most prestigious and sought-after wines in the world.

While the state’s incredibly diverse geography, soils and microclimates allow for a wide array of styles, the key factor unifying California red wine is the abundance of sunshine and a long, consistent growing season. This leads to well-developed fruit marked both by impressive ripeness and balancing acidity.

The state’s most famous red wine region, of course, is Napa Valley, where Cabernet Sauvignon reigns as king. But California boasts a wealth of other impressive appellations. The much larger and climatically varied Sonoma County also produces world class California Cabernet, along with wonderful examples of California Pinot Noir and Zinfandel.

Fine versions of Cabernet and Zinfandel hail from Paso Robles as well, which is also gaining fame with Rhone varietals like Syrah and Grenache. As for Pinot Noir, terrific examples can be found from AVA’s such as Anderson Valley, Carneros, Santa Lucia Highlands and Sta. Rita Hills. Wineries in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties are making wonderful Syrahs, and the Sierra Foothill appellations are proving to be an experimental hotbed, with Italian and Spanish varietals employed to great effect.

This of course is a mere sketch. The subject of California red wine is as deep and broad as an ocean, and absolutely a joy to explore!

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