Monthly Spotlight
Each month we spotlight one of our small-production, single-vineyard wines with a deep dive into the vineyard location, property history, wine style and pairing preferences. This month, our monthly spotlight is…
2018 Guadagni Zinfandel
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TASTING NOTE
Jammy nose of blackberry and cassis with notes of pepper, mint and tobacco. Full-bodied on the palate with well coated tannins, black cherry fruit and a long, layered finish. JO (7/20)
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LOCATION
Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County
HISTORY
Owned and farmed by the Guadagni family for over fifty years, this vineyard grows in the rocky soils at the northern edge of the Dry Creek Valley. Planted primarily to zinfandel; petite sirah from an adjacent parcel was added this year for color and depth. We limited pump-overs to once daily and pressed after eight days of fermentation as color and tannin were plentiful.
PAIRINGS
Braised Beef Short Ribs with Gremolata
These slow-braised beef short ribs finished with an herby gremolata sauce are fantastic with Guadagni’s rich, full body and notes of pepper and tobacco.
Occasion
Sunday Dinner