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Winery | Jeff Runquist |
|---|---|
Grapes | Primitivo |
Region | Amador County |
Wine style | Californian Zinfandel |
Alcohol content | 14.2% |
Allergens | Contains sulfites |
Wine description | Has a ruby purple color of medium depth with the beginnings of a carmine hue.The aromas are of black raspberries and plums. A bouquet of vanilla, hazelnut, and a hint of anise add to the wine’s complexity. On the palate, soft creamy flavors of ripe red fruits dance with those of mocha and toasted oak. The fruit flavors transition to a long lingering finish featuring tannins that are mature and well-integrated. |
Zinfandel has flourished in California since the mid-1800s, when it hitched a ride from Boston, Massachusetts with Frederick Macondray, a sea captain, banker, and avid greenhouse gardener. The grape caught on quickly because it was both easy to grow and could make delicious wines.
Californian Zinfandel is fruit-forward with bursts of jam, cherry, blueberry, and plums, accompanied by licorice, spi...
