Winemaker Notes
The Zinfandel from 2021 has quickly become Adelaida's winemaker’s favorite. The wine effortlessly expresses restraint, harmony, and food friendliness by showing off aromas of dusty lavender and violets, accompanied by flavors of ripe raspberries, boysenberry, and cranberry. A juicy, fresh, and energized palate feel keeps the wine refreshing and light on its feet. They attribute these qualities to the limestone-based soils found in a few parts of the world. Such soils keep this full-bodied wine lively, vibrant, and racy,creating the elusive balance so often missing given the full-tilt nature of this varietal.
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.
MBWZN21EPRS_2021 Item# 1770653