2018 Napa Valley Zinfandel
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Tasting Notes
Eye
Garnet core, pink rose rim.Nose
Hibiscus leaves, potpourri, cherry, strawberry, raspberry, clove-studded mandarin orange, graphite, pine needles, lichen, bay laurel.Palate
Luxurious with a seamless balance of fruit and acid. -
Specs
- Composition
100% Zinfandel - Vineyard Source
Brown Estate | Howell Mountain | Calistoga - Appellation
Napa Valley - Barrel Aging
10 months in 30% new oak, 50/50 French/American - Alcohol by vol.
14.5% - Production
2100 cases in 12 x 750ml format
400 cases in 6 x 1.5L format
- Composition
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Background
Historically our flagship Napa Valley Zinfandel has been comprised entirely of Brown Estate fruit. The 2018 vintage brings Howell Mountain and Calistoga into the blend, giving this wine a wider range in terms of its nominal footprint — i.e., representative of Napa Valley Zinfandel beyond the confines of Brown Estate, and with benefit of David’s 20+ years working with this singular varietal.
