Tasting Notes: Huckleberry, Blackberry, Breakfast tea, Cocao and Redwood
THE STORY: Our inspiration for Vine Starr comes from where the Beaujolais and Northern Rhone meet. The wine has evolved from our first vintage in 2006 when it was a blend of Zinfandel and Syrah. It’s been 100% Zinfandel since 2009, when we blended varieties from two sites that bookend the town of Sonoma – Arrowhead and Buck Hill Vineyards. The goal with the blend is always to make the best Zinfandel from our best barrels across the two vineyards. This year’s blend consists of 57% Arrowhead and 43% Buck Hill. We always harvest the Zinfandel early to highlight acidity and fresh fruit. This vintage, we destemmed the fruit and allowed native fermentation to occur in open top stainless steel tanks. After pressing, we aged the wine into neutral French oak barrique. The result is a delightful, uplifted version of Zinfandel you are sure to enjoy.
FUN FACT: This wine has an international following – once featured in the Japanese manga series, Drops of God.
VARIETIES: 100% Zinfandel
LOCATION: Arrowhead Vineyard + Buck Hill Vineyard – Sonoma
FARMING PRACTICES: Organically grown grapes
ALCOHOL: 12%
TOTAL PRODUCTION: 491 cases
FOOD PAIRING: Play with the fresh pepper and brambly notes - it will make anything pop! Lamb chops, BBQ Ribs, Swordfish in a tomato stew.. you really cant go wrong.
