Rombauer Zinfandel

Our classic California Zinfandel is dark purple-ruby, with a bright crimson hue. On the nose, concentrated aromas of blackberry and raspberry meld with clove and spice. Lush flavors of blackberry, cherry, licorice, and vanilla flood the palate, followed by touches of pepper in the background. Plush and round tannins and great length make for a fresh and enticing finish.

Vineyards

This wine blends lots from select vineyards in top growing regions: El Dorado (50%), Amador (25%), Lake (14%), and Napa (11%) counties.

Winemaking

The grapes were carefully destemmed and optically sorted to ensure only perfect fruit made it into the wine. A cold soak extracted color and flavor before primary fermentation began in tank. The wine was gently basket-pressed, then racked to oak barrels to finish primary fermentation, malolactic fermentation, and aging.

Appellation: California

Varietal Composition: 94% Zinfandel, 6% Petite Sirah

Average Brix at Harvest: 28.0

Cooperage: 14 months in American oak (10% new) and French oak

Alcohol: 15.9%