US Gnarly Head Old Vine Zinfandel

Gnarly Head wines began with a vision and a vine. In 2004, on a mission to make a serious Zinfandel, winemakers journeyed to Lodi in central California in search of the famed old vine Zinfandel vineyards. Grown in the head-trained, spur-pruned method for over a century, these vigorous gnarled vines produced more ripened red fruit than they had ever seen. They took it as a challenge to create the biggest, boldest Zinfandel they had ever made. The result was authentic, structured wines with a hint of something unexpected. Something Gnarly.

This Zinfandel is a bold wine grown from some of the oldest vines in California. Older vines produce fewer grape clusters, but the small berries yield intense, dark fruit flavors.

VINTAGE

2021

TECHNICAL DATA

Alcohol 14.5%

APPEARANCE

Deep dark ruby red with purple highlights.

NOSE

The nose reveals notes of dark berries (blackberries, blackcurrants), plums and spices (vanilla, black pepper). A light hint of toasted oak, mocha and chocolate completes this classical Californian red wine.

PALATE

Rich, dark berry flavors with layers of spice, plum, pepper and vanilla. You can feel its great substance, supported by a delicate tannin structure. The velvety, attractive texture impresses and accompanies the pleasantly long finish.

PAIRING

Enjoy this wine with vegetarian chili, mini stuffed peppers or with rich and tangy BBQ ribs.

VIVINO 3.8

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