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…
2023 Ponzo Zinfandel
10% off 1-11 bottle purchases, 15% off 12+. Members receive 15% off 1-11 bottle purchases, 20% off 12+.
TASTING NOTE
Perfectly ripe pineapple, raspberry and hints of clove spice on the nose. Elegant and balanced with briary black raspberry, fresh cranberry, Tahitian vanilla and a long, juicy finish. SR (6/25)
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LOCATION
Russian River Valley, four and a half miles south of Lytton Springs.
HISTORY
Bob Ponzo has farmed these vines in the Russian River Valley for over 40 years. The vineyard, planted on deep gravelly loam soils, is four and a half miles south of Lytton Springs. Here, the Russian River Valley’s cooler microclimate ripens the grapes later than at Lytton Springs and Geyserville. Small amounts of petite sirah are interplanted with zinfandel in the oldest block.
FOOD PAIRING
Spaghetti Puttanesca
This simple, elegant pasta combines briny olives and capers with a spicy tomato sauce for an intensely flavorful dish that’s easy enough for a weeknight dinner, yet impressive enough for a special occasion. It pairs beautifully with Ponzo’s bright red fruit and juicy acidity.
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