Winemaker Notes
This wine has a bright ruby color of medium intensity. Complex aroma reminiscent of plum jam, raisins, walnuts, in harmony with notes of chocolate and caramel from the barrel. In the mouth, it presents lighter-bodied characteristics, maintaining its intense flavors, due to its refreshing palate and high alcohol content, achieving in this wine a perfect balance.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
This Zin shows a good level of complexity whilst still maintaining a fun and approachable attitude. Find notes of black cherry, black plum, cacao, roasted coffee, fennel, fresh-cut wood, vanilla, nutmeg, dried eucalyptus and a hint of forest floor. Chalky tannins gently coat the mouth; a solid medium level of acidity adds just enough freshness and vivacity.
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.
Sitting on the northeast side of the Clear Lake appellation, this warm area boasts multiple soil types that allow growers a lot of flexibility and experimentation with grape varieties. While Sauvignon blanc is a mainstay, this zone excels with Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, as well as other less common varieties like Barbera and Tempranillo.