The 2018 Zinfandel boasts a captivating deep red hue, hinting at its richness and complexity. Aromas of warm notes of vanilla, infused with the exotic allure of Chinese 5-spice and the sweetness of marionberry weaving throughout. The palate is enveloped by the wild allure of bramble and black cherry, while dried coconut and cardamom add a subtle yet tantalizing exotic twist.
Flatridge Ranch is home to our small planting of Zinfandel, a passion project for Mark Trione. Sitting on a sprawling property that has been piecemealed together over decades by the Trione family, Flatridge is more of a wilderness preserve than a vineyard.
Due to the nature of Zinfandel being a thin-skinned grape, we treat this wine much like our Pinot noir. Fermented in our open top tanks, the grapes are gently punched down throughout active fermentation. After around two weeks, the fermented wine is drained off the skins and sent to a selection of American oak barrels where it remains until being bottled.
Pairs well with roasted red meats, game, mature cheeses.