93 Points Wine Enthusiast
Ripe tasting, mouth filling and smooth, this big and bold wine glides easily across the palate, leaving blackberries, raspberries and a touch of mint behind to savor on the finish. While full bodied, it's not very tannic and should pair well with smoked and spicy meats.
Winemaker Notes:
To preserve the tradition and “heritage” of old Zinfandel vineyards, cuttings from a pre-Prohibition era vineyard were grafted onto phylloxera-resistant rootstock. Then, for several years we worked diligently to screen and propagate virus-free vines that would ultimately produce a crop. The 2020 Heritage Vines Zinfandel is delicious and wonderfully balanced. This vintage presents alluring aromatics of boysenberry, black raspberry and plum with nuances of toasty cedar, warm spices and white pepper. On the palate, brambly flavors of dark berries come forward. The wine is complex, with bright acidity complimented by deeper notes of nutmeg, cardamom and mocha. From start to finish, this remarkable wine offers refreshing acidity paired with excellent structure.