GRGICH HILLS
Zinfandel
2014
- Organic
- Biodynamic
About this winery
Grgich Hills Estate Winery, nestled in the heart of Napa Valley, holds a storied history marked by excellence and innovation. Founded in 1977 by Miljenko "Mike" Grgich and Austin Hills, it quickly became renowned for its commitment to crafting premium wines. Mike Grgich, a Croatian immigrant and celebrated winemaker, gained international acclaim when the Chardonnay he crafted for Chateau Montelena won the 1976 Paris Tasting, a watershed moment for American wines. Located in Rutherford, Grgich...
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Product notes
For the third year in a row, Napa Valley experienced an exceptional vintage, aided by neardrought conditions. The yield was smaller than 2013, due to drought and a warmer growing season. July's relatively low temperatures, coupled with high relative humidity, slowed down sugar accumulation to achieve perfect ripeness with lower alcohol. Harvest started and ended about two weeks earlier than normal, producing superb quality.
Tasting notes
This rich and full-bodied Zinfandel is graced with an elegant structure and richly nuanced flavours of blackberries and ripe cherries. A subtle waft of roasted coffee beans and lightly toasted almonds entwines with soft raspberries in a luxuriously long and persistent finish. This food-friendly wine pairs beautifully with a wide array of dishes, such as sausage pizza, grilled shish-kabobs or roasted rack of lamb.