Winemaker Notes
Aromas of black cherry, ripe plum and raspberry fruit combine with a hint of cigar box, and vanilla-oak baking spice loveliness. Smoothly textured in mouth, and the palate is very creamy and round, with a finish that is long with lush jammy fruit.
Blend: 76% Old Vine Zinfandel, 16% Old Vine Carignane, 8% Petite Sirah
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
This fruity and concentrated wine made from organic grapes offers pure berry and cherry flavors, a full body and a sleek texture that make it almost irresistible. It tastes fresh, vibrant, pure and satisfying. It includes 16% Carignan and 8% Petite Sirah.
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Wine Spectator
Fresh from the briar patch, this zesty red is stocked with lively blackberry, licorice and smoky cracked pepper flavors.
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.
A large and diverse appellation within California’s North Coast AVA, Mendocino is home to several smaller sub-regions—most notably the Anderson Valley. This scenic region, with rolling hills covered in redwood forests as well as vineyards, is one of the world’s top producers of certified organically-grown grapes. Due to wide geographical and climatic variation, a vast array of wine styles can be found here.