Ravenswood - Old Vine Zinfandel 2021 (750ml) Barsac

Ravenswood - Old Vine Zinfandel 2021 (750ml) BarsacWinemaker Notes This Zinfandel was harvested from select old vine Lodi vineyards known for their rich, concentrated flavors and structure. Grapes were cold soaked prior to a warm fermentation to maximize aromatic expression and encourage fruit expression. The wine was then aged on a mix of French and American oak. Predominantly Zinfandel, a small amount of Petite Sirah and other select red varieties were incorporated into the final blend for added

Castelnau de Guers

and hints of cinnamon and pepper on the palate

Much less reliant on toast than most of its peers

wet rocks and bittersweet dark chocolate

The various shades of gold Quarts de Chaume displays throughout the course of its life are fascinating

fermentation with proprietary yeast strains

the maturity of our Cabernet vines—20 years +-- and its Mount Veeder location once again gave us beautiful fruit

Full-bodied and rich white with exotic citrus fruit flavors and candied floral notes

Fermentation begins naturally in 7-ton fermentation tanks pumped over twice a day and pressed off

The wine is aged in barrels (50% in new

is also the result of meticulous attention

Deep and brilliant