Grgich Napa Zinfandel 2017

$108.00

Product Notes

Zinfandel from our organically farmed Calistoga vineyard aged in large French oak casks.

Fresh red fruit aromas of blood orange, sour cherry and cranberry commingle with savoury cardamom and clove, hinting to the intriguing core to follow. On the palate, juicy red berries, ripe pluot and rose hip precede hints of laurel and lightly roasted coffee beans. Vivacious tannins and fresh acidity make for an elegant balance and lasting finish.

We had high rain fall at the beginning of the season, a mild winter, and then we finally transitioned into a beautiful spring. There was an early bud break and flowering, followed by sunny days and high temperatures through June and August.

Our 34-acre vineyard, which is located above Calistoga, is the warmest of our five vineyards and is the sole source of our Zinfandel. Its northeast exposure catches abundant morning sun but is shaded from the hot, late afternoon sun.

Combined with the vineyard’s gravelly loam soil, it creates the perfect spot to grow this variety. We farm all of our vineyards naturally, without artificial pesticides or herbicides, and they are certified organic.