Heritage is a young vine Zinfandel, taken from old vine budwood grafted into a new vineyard. The result is a zesty Zin with a medium-deep ruby color, very low intensity berry nose scented with hints of earth and spice. Aged for 10 months in American and French oak, the light-medium flavors offer ripe berry notes, medium tannins, 13.5% alcohol and good length through the finish. Heritage Zin is very drinkable in the fruit-forward style.
Dry Creek Vineyard, Sonoma County (California) Zinfandel 2008
By Gerald D. Boyd