Winemaker Notes
Plenty of structure for burgers, braised lamb shanks, salumi, cheeses, and slow-roasted brisket.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Robust, generous and savory-edged aromas of blackberries, peppercorns, spices and earth. The palate is full-bodied with soft tannins, balanced acidity and a supple, fruit-driven finish. Drink or hold.
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Wine Enthusiast
Generous, mouthwatering, and pleasurable, this classic Zinfandel brokers aromas of red fruits and dripping ripe plums for a palate of savory herbs and wet tobacco. Lengthy with a balance of structure to flavor.
Undoubtedly proving its merit over and over, Napa Valley is a now a leading force in the world of prestigious red wine regions. Though Cabernet Sauvignon dominates Napa Valley, other red varieties certainly thrive here. Important but often overlooked include Merlot and other Bordeaux varieties well-regarded on their own as well as for their blending capacities. Very old vine Zinfandel represents an important historical stronghold for the region and Pinot noir is produced in the cooler southern parts, close to the San Pablo Bay.
Perfectly situated running north to south, the valley acts as a corridor, pulling cool, moist air up from the San Pablo Bay in the evenings during the hot days of the growing season, which leads to even and slow grape ripening. Furthermore the valley claims over 100 soil variations including layers of volcanic, gravel, sand and silt—a combination excellent for world-class red wine production.