Fresh blackberry notes with hints of black peppercorn mix with aromas of fennel and star anise in this classic Zinfandel. Currant and red fruit notes further add to the complexity of the aromas. Lavender and purple flowers add a wonderful counterpoint to the brooding nature of this wine. A neighbor to our Saitone Estate vineyard, this region of the Russian River Valley is well known for producing Zinfandels with refreshing acidity and a tannic core. Extract from these lower yielding old vines buffers this structure, gives the palate flesh, and creates balance. Enjoy this wine with a hearty dish like braised short ribs (see Ming Tsai’s Blue Ginger recipe).
2020 Papera Vineyard Zinfandel
Reviews
90 / Wine & Spirits
Dark in its smoky tannins and licorice scents, bright in its tart fruit, this has a spirity edge of alcohol that also serves to lift the flavors. If you open it now, serve it with spicy chorizo. Or let it integrate in the cellar for a few years. —J.G.
- Alcohol
- 15.1%
- pH
- 3.4
- TA
- 0.63g/100mL
- Barrel Aging
- 13 months
- Barrel Selection
- 29% new, 29% 1 yr., 21% 2 yr., 21% 3 yr. +
When to Drink
2023-2030
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