A lovely garnet colored Zinfandel offers a beguiling aroma of ripe plums, chocolate, black cherries and raspberries with a hint of cloves. Accents of vanillin spice, subtle oak, cocoa bean and hints of white pepper add complexity in texture and dimension. It is a luscious mouthful with silky fine tannins and a great follow-through on the palate.
Varietal: Zinfandel
History of Estate
The Starlite Vineyards winery is located in the Alexander Valley in California’s Sonoma County. They make hand-crafted European-style wines, and acquired their property in 2001 before launching the winery in 2003 with a “Claret Style” Zinfandel. The wines expanded to include a “Condrieu Style” Viognier and “Bordeaux Style” Cabernet Sauvignon in 2007. Their 6 acres of vineyards are planted on a hilltop to maximize fruit ripening, and are planted 6 feet apart (row to row) and 2.5 feet apart (vine to vine) making them amongst the most densely planted vineyards in California. It is the condensed planting of their vineyards that produce the intensity in flavors and colors.