J&S Reserve Zinfandel
Red
Amador County
$48.00

Flavor Profile
Pairs well with grilled and spicey meats

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Description
A complex wine due to the Zinfandel in the wine coming from two great Amador County vineyards. Amador County is extremely well suited to Zinfandel. Zinfandel has been grown in the Amador County Gold Rush area for over 150 years. Vineyards sources are the Bowman Vineyard and York Vineyard.
Specifications
Vineyard:
Bowman and York Vineyards
Vintage:
2020
ABV:
15.5
PH:
3.58
Cooperage:
16 months in French Oak
Bottled Date:
08/02/2022
Wine Profile
Food Pairing Notes:
This bright, refreshing and complex Zinfandel pairs well with roasted and grilled meats and sweet and savory sauces.
Production Notes:
Produced in the old world style of balanced wine making, this wine expresses the Amador terrior with a good balance of fruit, French oak, structural tannins and medium alcohol. 349 cases produced.
Tasting Notes:
Fruit forward, rich full flavors expressing both the varietal and the Amador Terroir. This complex wine has bright of cherry/berry fruit, a full tannin structure with a long finish. 90 Points Cellar Selection in Wine Enthusiast
Vintage Notes:
2017 was the first full vintage no longer being affected by the previous drought. Good winter rains produced a flavorful healthy crop. The late harvest allowed the grapes to ripen long into the fall developing full complex flavored wines.