2016, Zinfandel, Bradford Mountain Estate Vineyard, Peterson Winery
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At a glance
- Grape
- Zinfandel 84%, Carignan 8%, Petite Sirah 8%
- Region
- Dry Creek Valley, USA
- Alcohol
- 15.00%
- Body
- Medium to full
- Acidity
- Medium
- Tannins
- High
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Drink
- Medium (5-10 yrs)
- Pairs with
- Poultry & Pork, Red Meat, Cheese
Why this wine
Zinfandel is California's own grape, and mountain-grown examples like this are a world away from the jammy style that gave it a reputation. Fred Peterson was vineyard manager at Ridge from 1985 to 1990 before founding his own label, and farms Bradford Mountain sustainably with a deliberately minimal hand. Serious old-vine Zinfandel at a price that hasn't caught up with it.
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Description
How it tastes
Mountain-grown Zinfandel with opulent dark berries, spicy black pepper and a rich mineral essence over well-integrated oak. Zinfandel 84%, Carignan 8%, Petite Sirah 8%.
The producer
Estate-grown on Bradford Mountain overlooking the western edge of Dry Creek Valley. Fred Peterson was vineyard manager at Ridge from 1985 to 1990 before founding his own label, and farms sustainably with a deliberately minimal hand.
Food and drinking
Good with poultry & pork, red meat and cheese. Ready now, and will hold for a few years yet. Serve at 18°C.