96 DOUBLE GOLD
Press Democrat North Coast Wine Challenge 'BEST OF CLASS'
Red Blend
Founder’s Collection
Private Reserve
2024
Clad in an inky, jewel-toned violet, the 2024 Private Reserve Zinfandel entices with heady aromas of ripe Bing cherry layered with a subtle brush of juniper. The palate is bold yet refined, unveiling a harmonious blend of fresh blueberry, oven-warmed plum, and the succulent intensity of boysenberry. Nuanced accents of allspice, star anise, and a soft trace of espresso add dimension and intrigue. Luxuriously textured tannins glide effortlessly across the palate, carrying the wine into a prolonged, graceful finish that resonates with depth and poise.
Clad in an inky, jewel-toned violet, the 2024 Private Reserve Zinfandel entices with heady aromas of ripe Bing cherry layered with a subtle brush of juniper. The palate is bold yet refined, unveiling a harmonious blend of fresh blueberry, oven-warmed plum, and the succulent intensity of boysenberry. Nuanced accents of allspice, star anise, and a soft trace of espresso add dimension and intrigue. Luxuriously textured tannins glide effortlessly across the palate, carrying the wine into a prolonged, graceful finish that resonates with depth and poise.
The Private Reserve wines are the ultimate wines within the portfolio; limited in production, sourced from the finest vineyards in Sonoma County and from appellations best suited for a specific varietal given the dramatic diversity in climatic and soil conditions across the County.
Sonoma County
Zinfandel
14 months in 18% new French oak
September 20, 2024
15.5%