The grapes for this Pinot Noir were hand picked in September at ideal Brix. After destemming, the grapes were wholeberry fermented in open-top fermenters, which were punched down manually to provide maximum flavor and minimum harsh tannins. Following fermentation, the wine was transferred to a mix of new and matured small French oak barrels for eight months. Prior to bottling, the wine received minimal filtration and fining to preserve the fresh berry flavors.

Food Pairings: Enjoy this Pinot Noir with chicken, salmon, tuna, pork and mushroom dishes.

Silver Medal - 2011 San Diego International Wine Competition

• 2007 Napa Cabernet Sauvignon (search item no. 106930)
• 2010 Carneros Pinot Noir (search item no. 119786)

• Brut Reserva Cava (search item no. 4104)
• Brut Reserva Heredad Cava (search item no. 4103)

ZINFANDELIC is a tribute to the unique California wine varietal - Zinfandel. It is also a tribute the California movement & culture of the 1960s - Flower Power, Haight Ashbury, Summer of Love, Rock & Roll, etc. The label is reminiscent of rock posters of the sixties era.

The zinfandel vineyards are situated at a higher altitude in Amador County in California at the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains – also known as Gold Country. The vineyards were sustainably farmed from old vines of approximately 40 years old.

• Groovy Duo Zinfandel Gift Set (search item no. 101731)
• 2008 Amador County Old Vine Zinfandel (search item no. 112509)

Located in the western foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountain range in central California, Amador County is renowned for producing California's finest Zinfandels, some of them crafted from 19th-century vines. This sustainably farmed old vine vineyard is planted on hillsides with soils of sandy clay loam derived from decomposed granite. Amador's warm days and cool evening breezes from the Sierras promote full ripening of the grapes and a balanced acidity, leading to robust, intensely flavored wines.

It's Zinfandelic

Zinfandel has always been the quintessential California wine. Taking on the characteristics of the regions where it's grown, the flavor of a California Zin is like the flavor of California itself. It's free love in a bottle, with a vibe all its own - at times mellow, others bold or even spicy. But it's always, dare we say, groovy.

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Food Pairings: Pair Cabernet Sauvignon with steak and other red meats, pastas with red sauce, lamb, strong cheeses and chocolate.

• 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (search item no. 112764)
• 2009 Merlot (search item no. 112765)

Brass Tacks produces wines that capture the unique essence of the varietal as well as the region in which it thrives. The fruit is sourced from regions and vineyards that are among the best suited for the varietal and wines are produced in small lots to ensure quality.

brass tacks (noun) - the most fundamental considerations; essentials; realities (usually used in the phrase "get down to brass tacks."

Enticing red berry fruit aromas blend with rhubarb and cola. Delicate notes of anise and baking spices lace the fruit to unfold a rich palate of black cherries supported by medium-fine-grained tannins. The finish lingers with attractive subtle toasty undertones, fine acid, and excellent balance.

• 2006 Van der Kamp Vineyard Pinot Noir (search item no. 106182)
• 2008 Central Coast Pinot Noir (search item no. 106179)
• 2010 Heritage Reserve Chardonnay (search item no. 114079)
• 2010 Russian River Estate Pinot Noir (search item no. 114757)
• 2010 Russian River Zinfandel (search item no. 117051)
• 2011 Heritage Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (search item no. 123962)
• 2011 Heritage Reserve Chardonnay (search item no. 121954)
• 2011 Heritage Reserve Pinot Noir (search item no. 119183)
• 2011 Russian River Chardonnay (search item no. 122550)
• 2011 Russian River Estate Pinot Noir (search item no. 120711)

DeLoach's mission is to produce exceptional wines that spotlight the singular personality of the Russian River Valley in a socially responsible, environmentally sensitive way. They seek to foster a better understanding of the Valley's unique terroir, with its rare and bountiful convergence of the sea, the soil and the stars.