2018 Monte Rosso Vineyard Gnarly Vine Zinfandel
Our 2018 Gnarly Vine Zinfandel is a powerhouse wine that retains a sense of elegance and polish. Aromas and flavors of baked raspberries, Bing cherry, and mulberries are balanced by notes of cracked peppercorn, vanilla bean and the historic vineyard’s hallmark overtones of spice and dusty earth. Rich and concentrated, this wine showcases a vibrant line of acidity that follows through in the long, silky finish.
TECHNICAL DATA
Appellation: Sonoma Valley
Varietal Content: 100% Zinfandel
Alcohol Content: 15.9%
Residual Sugar: 0.7g/L
pH: 3.65
Titratable Acidity: 6.0g/L
The Wine Advocate, February 26, 2021
Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 Gnarly Vine Zinfandel Monte Rosso Vineyard charges out of the gate with bold scents of baked blueberries, kirsch and raspberry pie scents followed by suggestions of cracked black pepper, cloves and star anise with a waft of tobacco leaf. Full-bodied, the palate is jam-packed with red and black berry preserves, framed by chewy tannins and bold freshness, finishing long and spicy. 1,647 cases were made.