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A real briar patch of a Zin, with appealingly rustic wild cherry, spiced cinnamon and bay leaf accents that take on...
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Medium bodied with hints of blueberries and cherries. A fruit forward style nicely balanced and rich full bouquets...
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Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, the 2022 Old Vine Zinfandel flies out with profound scents of baked...
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Floral scents and vivid, jammy blackberry and black-pepper flavors highlight this full-bodied, full-on fruity wine as...
375ml
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Enticing strawberry and red-plum aromas lead to a combination of wild berry, oak leaves and cranberry flavors on a...
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Pretty ruby color. Soft, spicy aromas of
cherry syrup, bay leaf, sweet tobacco and spice. Light to medium bodied,...
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• Practicing Sustainable
• 100% Zinfandel
• Sourced entirely from Hendry estate vineyards
• Planted on stony...
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With this wine, Chris and Elijah were aiming for one that you can enjoy on a patio with a great burger or steak. Not...
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Bright and inviting, with bags of zippy lemon blossom on the nose, zesty acidity and stone fruit on the palate....
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Our Zinfandel vineyards are in the top growing regions in California: Napa, Sonoma, Lodi and Amador. This wine...
750ml
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$24.08
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$19.00
Our Bourbon Barrel Aged Zinfandel is the newest addition to our line of barrel aged wines. We age our California...
750ml
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$49.45
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$48.46
Aromas of ripe red and blue fruit with strawberry pie, kirsch and field flower undertones. Medium- to full-bodied...
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Plum, raspberry jam and blackberry flavors are supported with solid chalky tannins in this Zinfandel. Sultry cedar...
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Mouthfilling and full, the bold '00 Kenwood Jack London Zinfandel deftly combines its rich, ripe, raspberry flavors...
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Intense, with refreshing acidity and firm structure, Assyrtiko is a wine ideal for food pairings: fish fillet roasted...
375ml
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The grapes for our Klinker Brick Old Vine Zinfandel come from several different vineyards within the Lodi...
Assyrtiko Baga Mencia Zinfandel
Cultivated since at least the middle of the Byzantine era, the Assyrtiko grape is generally considered to be one the finest of the Greek grape varietals, as a result of its multi-purpose properties and ability to flourish on a wide range of terrains. The ancient Byzantines used it in conjunction with Aidani and Athiri grapes for the production of their unusual and naturally sweet Vinsanto wines, which are still produced today in Santorini, and continue to be popular. However, the Assyrtiko grapes are used for many different AOC wines across Greece, and are favored by wine makers who want to maintain a dryness and acidic punch to their produce.
The Assyrtiko grapes are renowned for their ability to maintain their acidity as they ripen beneath the blazing Mediterranean sun, resulting in wines which have a distinctive dryness and a range of citrus fruit aromas, as well as great structure and high tannins. Often, Assyrtiko grapes will produce wines which leave an unusual after-taste reminiscent of the mineral rich, volcanic soils they are grown in on the slopes of Santorini, making them a favorite for wine drinkers looking for something full of character and interesting attributes. The past twenty five years have seen Assyrtiko vines planted all over the Greek mainland, and even in Attica and Macedonia, where the softer terrain often produces more fruit forward wines with a milder, less astringent character. However, wherever this fine grape varietal is grown, it is rare the results will be anything less than excellent.
Additional Information on Greek Wines
Greek Wines
Ancient Greek Wines – A Brief History of Wine in Greece
The Myth of Dionysus, Greek God of Wine
What is Retsina?
The precise origins of what became known as the Zinfandel grape variety are uncertain, although it has clear genetic equivalents in both Puglia and Croatia. However, when it was brought to the New World in the mid 19th century, it became known as the Zinfandel, and has been consistently popular and widely grown ever since. These very dark and very round grapes have a remarkably high sugar content, resulting in relatively high levels of alcohol in the wines they are made into, with bottles often displaying as much as fifteen percent. What makes the Zinfandel such an interesting grape, though, is the fact that the flavors produced by this varietal vary considerably depending on the climate they are grown in. In cooler valley regions, the Zinfandel grapes result in wines which hold strong flavors of tart and sweet fruits; raspberry, redcurrant and sweet cherry, held in a very smooth and silky liquid. Conversely, warmer regions result in more complex and spicy notes, including anise, pepper and hedgerow berries.