Winemaker Notes
We are pleased to announce the release our 2016 R.W. Moore Vineyard Zinfandel! Rich, juicy fruit and intriguing spice make this a versatile wine for summer cook-outs, fall stews, and winter roasts. The R.W. Moore Vineyard is located near the southern end of the Napa Valley, in the Coombsville AVA. It was planted in 1905 and is maintained in the traditional, dry farmed, head trained, and field blended style. Mike and Molly Hendry have been producing wines from this iconic Napa vineyard since 2009.
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From dry-farmed vines grown on the estate, this wine offers soft layers of juicy plum and cherry flavors. Savory seasonings of black pepper and leather add complementary character and earthiness to the overall well-made offering.
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.