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Decoy Zinfandel 2019
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$35.67
The signature briary, black-peppery characteristics of the variety feature in this medium- to full-bodied wine in the...
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$51.39
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$54.95
The 2016 Aglianico del Vulture Don Anselmo opens slowly at this young stage, yet it’s quite intense all the same....
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Ridge Geyserville 2011
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$76.44
91-93 The 2011 Geyserville impresses for its silkiness and texture. Sweet dark berries, flowers and mint are some of...
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Ridge Geyserville 2018
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$59.94
The 2018 Geyserville is a blend of 68% Zinfandel, 20% Carignane, 10% Petite Sirah and 2% Alicante Bouschet. It's...
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Ridge Geyserville 2020
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$108.14
Deeply structured and briary, with a mix of red and black fruit accented by licorice, dill and savory underbrush...
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Ridge Geyserville 2020
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$46.97
Deeply structured and briary, with a mix of red and black fruit accented by licorice, dill and savory underbrush...
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Ridge Geyserville 2021
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$121.87
The 2021 Geyserville hits the palate with a burst of dark red/purplish fruit, sweet spice, lavender, chocolate, dried...
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Ridge Geyserville 2021
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$58.38
The 2021 Geyserville hits the palate with a burst of dark red/purplish fruit, sweet spice, lavender, chocolate, dried...
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Ridge Three Valleys 2020
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$44.41
This focused, firm and tannic wine exudes black pepper and wood-smoke aromas followed by rather tight espresso,...
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Ridge Three Valleys 2021
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$48.44
A broad-shouldered red, with a potent structure but expressive blackberry, savory dill and white pepper flavors that...
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Ridge Zinfandel Pagani Ranch 2021
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$57.18
The 2021 Zinfandel Pagani Ranch is a wine of tremendous stature. Vertical and composed in bearing, the 2021 has a ton...
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Tormaresca Aglianico Bocca Di Lupo 2018
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$73.00
Fresh and harmonious, with a frame of fine-grained tannins creating plush texture for concentrated flavors of ripe...
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Tormaresca Aglianico Bocca Di Lupo 2019
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$80.25
Dark and earthy from the first tilt of the glass, the 2019 Aglianico Bocca di Lupo smolders up with a blend of...
Aglianico Zinfandel Pre-Arrival Wine
Aglianico is a black skinned grape most commonly associated with the exquisite wines of the Campania region of Italy. It thrives most happily in hot and dry climates, and as such, has had plenty of success in the New World, particularly in the United States, where it is used to great effect in many red wines. It was believed to come from Greece several thousand years ago, brought by Pheonician tradesman, and was wildly popular in Roman times, when it was used in the finest wines made by the Roman empire. Aglianico grapes produce full bodied red wines which have a high tannin and acid content. As such, it has excellent ageing potential, and with a standard amount of time in a barrel, it rounds out and mellows to produce beautifully balanced wines.
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.