Peterson - Old School Zinfandel 2019 (750ml) DD

Peterson - Old School Zinfandel 2019 (750ml) DDVivid ripe red berry aromatics burst on the nose as traces of white flowers and sarsaparilla add complexity. A full, rich entry reveals blackberry mingled with raspberry and pomegranate. Bright acidity bathes the palate balancing the juicy fruit essence, while toasty oak and hints of black pepper, brown spices and floral notes add interest and depth. The lush intense flavors fuse near the finish as the wine lingers.

The palate is marked with lush flavors of strawberry hard candy

A Note from the Winemaker

That contrasts with the ripe blackberry fruits

The destemmed and lightly crushed grapes fermented in concrete and oak vats with indigenous yeasts

But when you add aromas of

The wine refines in bottle for three months before release

The wine is clean and well balanced for a jammy style

floral aroma with notes of berries

65Alcohol: 13

This is another banner vintage for what I consider the reigning champion of the region's tête de cuvée bottlings

framboise and roasted almond are right behind

Elevation: 660 feet