Zinfandel is a red wine grape that creates a strong wine with berry flavors that are often related to the flavors of raspberry. Although the origin of the grape variety's name is uncertain, Zinfandel was brought to the United States in the 19th century. The Croatian Crljenak Kastelanski grape variety is similar to Zinfandel and the country had different varities that grew native in the country that are close to Zinfandel. This fact can show that the grapes were grown in the country longer than any other country in the world. During the 19th century, the variety almost went extinct when the Zinfandel varieties were almost destroyed by a phylloxera epidemic. This grape type is thought to have been introduced by the by the Imperial Nursery in Vienna, Austria into the United States. In the 1820,s Horticulturalist George Gibbs is said to have gotten hold of the variety during a shipment of a of various grapes from Europe. When he visited Boston in 1830, the variety is said to have been aquired into the hands of the people. Soon after Gibb's visit, a merchant started selling a wine called “Zenfendal” . The Zinfandel variety is grown on over 10 percent of California’s vineyards. The variety comes closely behind Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Chardonnay varieties. Zinfandel is a nice companion wine with meats such as lamb, ribs, beef, brisket or venison. The wine has raspberry, blackberry, raisin, spice, cherry, or pepper flavors.The grape variety has high sugar content.
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Joseph Phelps Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon is made from 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Merlot, 1% Malbec.
A classic Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon with inviting violet, dark fruit, tobacco, subtle baking spice and earthy dried herb aromatics. The palate is filled with expressive black cherry, blackberry and dark plum, hints of spice box and sweet vanilla bean. A focused, concentrated wine with youthful energy and freshness nimbly balanced by supple tannin structure and finesse.
Review:
This wine is lovely in juicy red fruit, dried herb and hints of allspice, the tannin structure firm and giving. Offering refinement and structure, it shows nuances of black currant, cherry and toasted oak. This will do well in the cellar.
Wine Enthusiast Cellar Selection 94 Points
This chardonnay has a characteristic pale yellow color with a shade of gold and subtle nose that will remind you the fresh butter nuts and roasted almonds. On the palate, it is full bodied and fruity with a pleasant roundness.
Average age of the vines is 25 years old.
We produce a part of this cuvee with 12 hours skin maceration and another part from directly pressed grapes.
Wine was slightly filtered before bottling to insure the wine remains stable.
Best friend as an aperitive or with freshwater fish, shellfish and goat cheeses.