In 2000 Steele purchased Lake County’s Catfish Vineyard, which had been planted in1901. This hundred-year old vineyard, planted on its own roots rather than grafted, yields relatively small grapes but ones that are packed with flavor. The deeply colored wine is juicy, succulent and well balanced.
Steele Wines, Lake County (California) Zinfandel 2016
By Marguerite Thomas