Ghost Block Pelissa Vineyard Zinfandel 2023 Front Bottle Shot
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Winemaker Notes

The 2023 Ghost Block Pelissa Zinfandel displays a captivating harmony, characterized by enticing aromas of baking spices and bramble berries. On the palate, it offers a beautifully balanced mouthfeel, intertwining flavors of ripe blackberries, black cherries, and plums with delicate hints of cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Enhanced by a zesty acidity, this wine culminates in a velvety smooth finish that lingers.

It pairs excellently with hearty dishes such as barbecued meats, roasted lamb, and Ben & Jerry’s Cherry Garcia.

Blend: 100% Zinfandel

Professional Ratings

  • 90
    Dark and potently structured, with a tannic backbone framed by concentrated flavors of blackberry, briar and savory, grilled anise. Ends with a bite. Best from 2026 through 2033. 1,500 cases made.
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Unapologetically bold, spice-driven and jammy, Zinfandel has secured its title as the darling of California vintners by adapting well to the state's diverse microclimates and landscapes. Born in Croatia, it later made its way to southern Italy where it was named Primitivo. Fortunately, the imperial nursery of Vienna catalogued specimens of the vine, and it later made its way to New England in 1829. Parading the true American spirit, Zinfandel found a new home in California during the Gold Rush of 1849. Somm Secret—California's ancient vines of Zinfandel are those that survived the neglect of Prohibition; today these vines produce the most concentrated, ethereal and complex examples.

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Napa Valley, California

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Home to some of the most sought-after Cabernet Sauvignon in America, Napa Valley’s Oakville district stretches across the center of Napa's valley floor and foothills between the Vaca and Mayacamas Mountains. This AVA is home to the legendary To Kalon Vineyard and Martha's Vineyard, as well as many powerhouse wineries including Screaming Eagle, Silver Oak, Robert Mondavi, Opus One, Far Niente and Groth.

The climate is generally warm and agreeable, resulting in year after year of favorable vintages. Summer days see a gentle tug of war between warmer inland air and the cool air coming in from the San Pablo Bay, creating an ideal environment to grow red varieties. Oakville's diverse soils, namely ancient sea bedrock, clay and gravel, are well-drained, and perfect for high-caliber viticulture.

Cabernet here is often bottled varietally but is also popular in Bordeaux Blends. Oakville wines are known for their silky, sensual textures, structured tannins, dark and brooding fruit and lovely aromatics. These age-worthy and prestigious wines are favored by collectors throughout the world.

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