94 Points, DOUBLE GOLD Medal - 2022 Toast of the Coast Wine Competition
93 Points, GOLD Medal - 2022 Los Angeles County Fair Wine Competition
93 Points, GOLD Medal - 2020 Women’s International Wine Competition
91 Points, GOLD Medal - 2021 Monterey International Wine Competition
91 Points, GOLD Medal - 2022 Orange County Fair Wine Competition
91 Points, GOLD Medal - 2021 American Fine Wine Competition
90 Points - Wine Spectator, June 2020
GOLD Medal - 2021 Monterey Wine Festival Wine Competition
Deep spicy jammy berry, layers of loveliness! Juicy raspberry jam in the mouth, bright acidity and good structure for aging. This baby packs everything that a Zinfandel should be, and much more! With its waves of blueberries, boysenberries, plum, spice cake, pepper notes, chocolatey oak, and jammy freshness. We never get enough great Zinfandel here, so we'd suggest snagging some before the last of it is taken!
Enjoy now through 2027. For sure save a few for later in the year. It's SO GOOD! Happiest when paired with anything from the meat aisle, from barbeque pork ribs, leg of lamb, or a big juicy steak.
VINEYARD
Peaceland Vineyard sits quietly on 200 acres on the mountaintop in the Mayacamas Range, with 40 acres planted to vines. The vineyard has a cooling influence that allows for a longer growing season than its Napa Valley neighbors. Its higher elevation puts it above the fog but below the frost line, making it the ideal spot to grow grapes. While they grow a variety of vinifera at Peaceland Vineyards, Carol selects the Zinfandel and a tiny bit of Petite Sirah to make a single vineyard designate wine from this amazing vineyard.
WINEMAKER: Carol Shelton
VARIETAL: 88% Zinfandel, from three clones: 50% Costa Magna, 30% DuPratt, 20% St. Peters Church, 12% Petite Sirah
AGING: 18 months in barrels: 50% new American, 40% 2-3 yr old French, 10% 1-yr-old American
APPELLATION: Sonoma County, Peaceland Vineyard (Fountaingrove AVA)
VINTAGE: 2017
ALCOHOL: 15%
97 Points
Aromas of blackberries, graphite, and crushed rock, along with cedar, tobacco leaf, cassis, and a medley of dry herbs and spice.
A substantial mouthfeel, full-bodied structure, firm tannins gracefully interweave, establishing a flawless equilibrium of acidity and pleasing fruit. Well-balanced acidity collaborate harmoniously to accentuate the intricate flavors of berry compote, spices, and oak nuances reminiscent of mocha.
97 Points
Lush and fleshy, with cassis, boysenberry, and blackberry notes guided by hints of alder and mesquite. Stays open but defined through the finish, with a buried hint of sweet tobacco. A rich, layered beast, this has a nose rife with currants, blackberries, vanilla, and light toast with flavors of mocha, plum, and Bing cherry that mingle harmoniously on the tongue.
95 Points
This stellar Napa Valley Red Blend marries lush plum and cherry with Malbec's dark berry depth and Petit Verdot's structure and spice. Layered with notes of blackberry, violet, and cocoa, this silky wine finishes with smooth tannins and a whisper of toasted oak. Robust and mouth-filling, with spicy nuances, smooth tannins, firm structure, and a long lingering finish.
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