Ballentine Napa Zinfandel (half-bottle) 1998
Zinfandel
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Product Details
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Vintage
1998
Size
375ML
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Winemaker Notes
Our Zinfandel has a very deep garnet-purple hue, with an expressive berry aroma, a subtle spiciness, jam and a broad, fresh vinious character. The range of flavors expressed includes raspberry, blackberry, black cherry and plum, harmoniously combined with the varietal characteristic of cracked black pepper. It has a full, lush entry on the palate, very open and expressive flavors and a rich and rounded texture. The wine envelopes the senses with flavor and texture—balanced acidity, a broad mouthfeel with supple tannin and a clean, yet lingering finish.
Other Vintages
1999-
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Enthusiast
Ballentine Vineyards owns 110 acres of vines spread among the Crystal Springs Vineyard at the base of Howell Mountain; Pocai Ranch between the Napa River and the Silverado Trail and the Home Vineyard at the winery. After selling their grapes for many years to wineries; Cabernet Sauvignon to Caymus, Cabernet Franc to Rombauer, Zinfandel to Rosenblum, Ravenswood and Mondavi, Betty and Van decided to revive the Ballentine brand that Van and his dad worked at for many years at Deer Park. They started by having their grapes custom crushed for a small production in 1992. In 1995, they built a winery, behind their 100-year-old farmhouse. They revived the original bonded winery number 3595 issued to his father, John Ballentine in 1933 after prohibition ended. Ballentine Vineyards produces only red wines, which are perfectly suited to the Northern Napa Valley climate and vineyards. Our production is less than 10,000 cases of Zinfandel, Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Bordeaux styled blend and with a future release of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petite Sirah.
RVWBA66945A_1998 Item# 44580