2023 Napa Valley Zinfandel

Vineyard Notes:  Windy Flats Vineyard sits just over the mountain range east of Napa where the Wooden Valley begins. Plenty of sunlight perfect for ripening Zinfandel. The prevalent winter rains, late bud break and long, cool summer made for some handwringing as the season dragged on. Harvested perfectly ripe on 10/13.

Winemaker Notes: Aged in 22% new Hungarian oak barrels for 11 months. While 85% Zinfandel, there is also 15% Petite Sirah from the same vineyard which added some verve and back bone to the finished wine. Dark red berry in color. Bright aromas of ripe red cherry, blueberry and currant. Background hints of cassis and garrigue. Bold flavors of briary blackberry, currant and cassis. Nicely framed with a touch of spicy oak and long finish of supple tannins. 14.7% alc. 56 cases made.