This bold Zinfandel is a blend of two sources — Anderson Ranch (Near Ridge Lytton Springs) and the estate Wine Creek Ranch — and it has a little Petite Sirah co-fermented, and a little added later. Inspired by the Taurasi style, it was treated in a way that moved from more oxygenation to less during ferment and aging, which results in a wine that offers both youthful exuberance and age-worthy backbone. It is ripe, structured, deeply aromatic and full-flavored, with the acidity to keep it light on its feet. Beautifully realized wine!
Quivira Vineyards, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County, California) Zinfandel 2019
By Rich Cook