Winemaker Notes
This bold red wine is complex and sophisticated with striking ripe aromatics. When poured into a glass, it explodes with notes of wild blackberries, jasmine, sage, wild iris, and mixed berry compote. Firm and succulent on the mid-palate, the tannin of this wine makes for a long and juicy finish.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
This well-structured wine shows ample acidity to propell its rocky and herbal flavors. Bold yet balanced, it shows full-bodied layers of roasted meat and nut, with a core of blackberry and sage.
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James Suckling
Aromas of spearmint, red fruit, resin and fresh herbs. Medium-bodied with silky tannins. Nice length and approachability here. Fresh and juicy. Tasty.
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.
Just northeast of Napa city, Atlas Peak boasts some of Napa Valley’s highest elevation vineyards. Here the intense sunlight coupled with cool, nighttime temperatures produce grapes that are perfectly ripe, balanced and concentrated. The appellation is rich in volcanic soils and excels in the production of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.