Winemaker Notes
Professional Ratings
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
A lovely old vine Zinfandel, the 2014 Mike and Molly Hendry R.W. Moore Vineyard Zinfandel—the vines were planted in 1905—offering super energy and depth of fruit. The wine's red and black fruit flavors, with savory earth notes, would pair nicely with a well-seasoned pork tenderloin. (Tasted: October 23, 2017, San Francisco, CA)
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Wine Enthusiast
From a terrific, old-vine site in the heart of the southern-lying appellation, this is a mild-mannered, juicy wine, structured and balanced despite the abundance of ripe red fruit. Cinnamon and pepper complement the restrained nature of the brambly cherry.
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.