Region: Sonoma, California, USA
Blend: 80% Zinfandel, 19% Petite Sirah, and a splash of Carignane
91 Points Wine Spectator
A briar patch in a bottle, this hearty red abounds with bold raspberry, roasted anise and smoky black pepper flavors that build tension and structure toward broad-shouldered tannins.
90 Points Jeb Dunnuck
Pouring a deep purple color, the 2021 Zinfandel Heritage Vines is composed of . In the glass, it boasts aromas of dark chocolate, baked blackberries, espresso, and menthol. Full-bodied, it offers ripe tannins and a persistent structure and retains good balance throughout.
Winemaker Notes
The 2021 Heritage Vines Zinfandel is flavorful and wonderfully integrated. This vintage presents alluring aromatics of black cherry, boysenberry and plum with nuances of warm spices, mocha and white pepper. On the palate, brambly flavors of dark berries come forward. The wine is complex, with bright acidity complimented by deeper notes of cedar, fine leather and dark brown sugar. From start to finish, this remarkable wine offers refreshing acidity paired with excellent structure.
