REGION
Mendocino County & Contra Costa County, California
VARIETAL
62% Zinfandel, 34% Carignan, 3% Pinot Noir & 1% Petite Sirah
TASTING NOTES
Martha’s notes: This wine is so joyous, and to me, distinctly Californian. I never knew how much I loved Zinfandel until I started working as Chris Brockway’s (Broc Cellars) Assistant Winemaker. When picked before the grape berries begin to shrivel, you get these amazing hibiscus, rhubarb, pomegranate, and baking spices from Zin. Like an avocado, the window is small between unripe and overripe for Zin, and I watch this vineyard closely. Carignan, Zin’s less celebrated companion, provides a savory component reminiscent of driving through California chaparral, and, like Ricetti’s, can be incredibly complex with 70 years of vine age. I’m not re-inventing the wheel with this classic old vine Zin/Carignan blend, just lightening things up a bit.
Looking for a chilled red? This concentrated kitchen chameleon carries our banner for California crowd-pleasers. Year after year, excellent sourcing and careful blending yield a heart-warming wine that’s at home in a bustling hearth. This vintage heralds radiant aromas of yeasty chocolate and a hint of rose. You need some California love. Reach for this bottle when an impromptu happy hour has started in your kitchen—snacks, laughter, and light Italian disco start wafting through the windows. -Winemaker's Notes
(Practicing Organic)