Winemaker Notes
Deep ruby coloring hints towards the wine’s flavors of boysenberry, cranberry, baking spices aromas, which segue to notes ripe black raspberries. The pure berry flavors are accented by notes of ground nutmeg and hoisin sauce lightly dusted with black pepper.
Ideal pairings include Mexican style carnitas tacos, chicken tikka masala, or Asian spiced Thanksgiving turkey.
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.
