When Gaylor Lawrence purchased Heitz Cellars in 2018, the deal included 425 acres of vineyards spread over Napa, including the Ink Vineyard. The Ink Vineyard was originally planted in 1873 by Theron Ink, and has always been considered a ‘special site’ in the valley. The vineyard is situated on the eastern slopes of Howell Mountain,Continue reading “Ink Grade Andosol Zinfandel 2018”
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Is it Primitivo or is it Zinfandel (or Zin as it’s come to be known as)?
Origins- Croatia. Primitivo originally comes from an indigenous Croatian grape called crljenak kaštelansk (Kjell-nak Cas-tell-lansky)- try and pronounce that after your second glass. Before emerging as a single varietal, it was mainly used as a blending grape to increase the overall alcohol content. It’s not uncommon to be up around 16% from both Italy andContinue reading “Is it Primitivo or is it Zinfandel (or Zin as it’s come to be known as)?”
Labyrinth Wines
The website will tell you “Labyrinth Wines are dedicated to making bold wines to enhance your life” and that is pretty accurate. Doesn’t all wine enhance your life? Winemaker and Owner Rick Hill founded Labyrinth in 2000 and released his first wine from fruit sourced from Bien Nacido Vineyard from the Santa Maria Valley. InContinue reading “Labyrinth Wines”
Pali Wine Co. Pinot’s plus.
Pali Wine Co. Pinot Noir 2020. This blend combines 65% Santa Barbara and 35% Sonoma Coast, with each region adding to the overall complexity and flavor, resulting in a delightful wine. The 14.5% alcohol content is well-integrated and does not dominate. Enticing aromas of cherries, cranberries, and raspberries with just a hint of cola, spices,Continue reading “Pali Wine Co. Pinot’s plus.”
It’s National Zinfandel Day tomorrow, or is it?
Is the third Wednesday in November which would be the 15th. Somehow it got shifted to the 17th … something about a conflict with Beaujolais Nouveau Day, although that is always on the third Thursday of November. Confusion aside for a minute … The Crljenak Kaštelanski grape, which translates to “the red from Kaštela”Continue reading “It’s National Zinfandel Day tomorrow, or is it?”
