VWE Girard Old Vine Zinfandel Napa Valley

Tasting Notes

The nose reveals bold aromas of blackberry jam, red cherries and spicy white pepper. Flavors of black plum and dried herbs flood the palate, framed by a careful selection of Fusion barrel oak; savory notes imparted by the American oak, Hungarian oak elevates Zinfandels’ characteristic sweet spice, and the French oak affords the wine a smooth and luxurious finish.

Vintage Notes

The growing season started with a wet January and February, then nearly no rain for the remainder of the season. The dry weather resulted in early spring bud break, followed by early flowering, blooming, and fruit set. Calm spring and summer temperatures with no concerning heat spikes allowed for even veraison in July. Due in part to continued drought conditions the yields were naturally lower resulting in the optimal ripening of intensely concentrated and very flavorful berries

Origins: USA