SEGHESIO SONOMA ZINFANDEL 2021

Winery notes (2021 Vintage)
"Our Sonoma Zinfandel represents our ideal expression of Sonoma County Zinfandel in any given vintage. Cra ed from an average selection of more than 150 individual lots that are harvested from vineyards across Sonoma County, fermented separately and masterfully blended, our Sonoma Zinfandel is bright, richly fruited, bold, and always balanced.

The grapes were hand harvested in small lots resulting in over 150 different small fermentations, allowing each vineyard block to express its individual characteristics. We utilized various fermentation techniques with a breakdown of 65% pump-over fermentation in closed top stainless steel with closed system pump over devices; 25% small open top fermentation with pneumatic assisted, punch-down cap management; and 10% stainless steel rotary tank fermentation. Each is chosen to highlight the best attributes of the fruit. New wines fermented on the skins from 7 to 12 days before being settled to remove solids quickly and transferred to barrels to complete malolactic fermentation. Aged for 10 months in 7% New American oak, and 93% neutral French and American oak barrels. Racked once upon completion of malolactic fermentation and once to blend and bottle.

Intense aromatics of currant and plum are complemented by savoury notes of black olive, anise and allspice. A bright entry of briary black raspberry gives way to a bold palate of supple, lively tannins and a powerful, lingering finish. Pair with rich and meaty short ribs, braised pork belly, or gnocchi gorgonzola."

92/100 Tim Fish, Wine Spectator, August 2023 (2021 Vintage)
"Plush in texture, this Zin is generous with blackberry and cherry flavours that draw in accents of briar patch, black pepper and toasty cinnamon as it finishes with zesty tannins. Drink now."