Rated equal to, or slightly higher than, similar wines at this price point
Winery | Vineyard 29 |
|---|---|
Grapes | Zinfandel |
Region | Napa Valley |
Wine style | Californian Zinfandel |
Allergens | Contains sulfites |
Wine description | The first impression of our 2012 Aida Zinfandel is of deliciously intense aromatics of fresh red plums, huckleberries and jasmine. Gentle swirling reveals warm baking spices, dried flowers, candied orange zest and mineral notes of crushed stone. Carefully selected French oak barrels offer a gorgeous layer of rich caramel and toffee and rich palate coating mouth-feel. Striking a perfect balance between concentration and fresh acidity, this is a refined zinfandel to enjoy now and over the next ten years. |
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
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...
