Gold Medal - 2015 Orange County Wine Competition
Gold Medal, Best Of Class - 2014 Int'l Wine Channel TV Awards
Today we are featuring a wine from our old friend Michael Muscardini, who is making some of the finest wines coming out of Sonoma Valley these days. Founded in 2002, Muscardini Cellars has slowly grown their production and offerings, and we are pleased to offer their first Zinfandel from the Los Chamizal vineyard, a stunning site that sits above the town of Sonoma. The hills are so steep that the vineyards rows have to be terraced, resulting in each vine getting perfect exposure to the sunlight, which is key for ripening zinfandel evenly. The rocky soils force the roots to grow deep, and the resulting wines show a great deal of character.
The 2012 Muscardini Los Chamizal Zinfandel is deep ruby in color, with mixed berry, toasted oak, and ripe plum aromas on the nose. The palate shows more dark berry fruit, with notes of anise and fresh cherry. With good acidity contributing to a long finish, this wine remains impeccably balanced, finishing with ripe fruit and subtle vanilla. For Zinfandel lovers, at 30% OFF this is one to stock up on. Drink now through 2018.
Appellation: Sonoma Valley
Vineyard: Los Chamizal Vineyard
Winemaker: Michael Muscardini
Blend: 100% Zinfandel
Alcohol: 15.2
94 Point Vintage
Deep garnet core with an elegant ruby-brick rim—a striking sign of its library maturity. Aromas of black cherry, cassis, and macerated blackberry, seamlessly transitioning into sophisticated layers of cedar, graphite, crushed violet, and cured tobacco. A savory accent of bay laurel, cocoa nib, and warm earth adds impressive intrigue. The palate delivers dense dark fruit framed by velvety, melted tannins and vibrant acidity that keeps the wine lifted and fresh. Finishes long and seamlessly, lingering with espresso, black plum, aged leather, and a fine crushed-stone minerality.
