The characteristic char from these soughtafter vessels imparted attractive smoky notes to the nose and palate, where the lasting impression is a richly flavoured vanilla, dried herbs and a hint of caramel. Zinfandel flavors of strawberry, raspberry, dark cherry and violet are complemented by notes of vanilla bean, coconut oil, caramel, white pepper and dry herbs. Content on this site is not intended to substitute for advice given by medical practitioner, pharmacist, or other licensed health-care professional. a":1}}},"gradients":[]},"original":{"colors":{"1c23d":{"val":"rgb(55, 179, 233)","hsl":{"h":198,"s":0. Baked fig, black currant, cinnamon and clove bound from the glass in a mosaic of aromas, segueing to a silken and spiced palate of blueberry compote, toffee and pipe tobacco.

Today American and French oak wine barrels are commonplace, so the inspiration for 1000 Stories is a nod to the way things were. These choice vineyards lend the wine tremendous depth, classic structure and red fruit notes balanced by subtle spice. To the nose, this Fetzer red wine reveals all sorts of blackberries, mulberries, blueberries and black currants.The free standing vines of the Mendocino vineyards bestow the grapes with potent red fruit aromas along with flavors of cranberry and raspberry. But we still needed barrels to age our wine, OX33 1ER, Oxfordshire, so the inspiration for 1000 Stories is a nod to the way things were. Ageing in bourbon barrels adds a finish of dried herbs, charred vanilla and a hint of caramel to the layered notes of red and black fruit. So he ages his Zinfandel in small oak bourbon-whisky barrels bought from some of America's finest distilleries. In addition, Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel (5%) rounds out the batch with its complexity black fruits and a distinct black pepper.

The Zinfandel grapes used to make 1000 Stories Zinfandel are sourced from vineyards dating back to the 1880’s in Mendicino county. Select parcels of Zinfandel were sourced from Mendocino County, some of which came from vineyards with family histories dating back to the 1880’s. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. The characteristic flavors from these sought-after vessels come through beautifully in Batch 49, imparting attractive smoky notes to the nose and palate.

We recommend that you do not rely solely on the information presented here and that you always read labels, warnings, and directions before using or consuming a product. Head trained and dry farmed, these vineyards provide bright red fruit aromas and flavors of raspberry and cranberry. Zinfandel’s characteristic licorice and star anise shine through, balanced by signature bourbon barrel notes of dried herbs and vanilla. The addition of fruit from Shenandoah Valley (3%) contributes big ripe plum and white pepper flavors to the wine’s tapestry.

No one wants to see your breakfast in bed escapade, no one cares that you shared a heart shaped brownie – keep it to yourself…again you Pauline. Stories Zinfandel is perfect wine for any special occasion or celebration - give the gift of exceptional red wine. Information and statements about products are not intended to be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition. It’s kind of like old question – if a tree falls in the forest and no one hears it, did it really happen?Hedonistic, juicy Zinfandel from Lodi (14%) brings round tannins and opulent notes of dark fruit to the 2015 1000 Stories Zinfandel. Pair your favourite roast lamb, rib-eye steak and roasted vegetables with 1000 Stories' renowned Zinfandel wine to elevate any meal. History - Years ago, when I was just starting out as a winemaker, it was almost unheard of to get French oak wine barrels and American oak barrels, were for whisky, not wine. As we seek out these new experiences, we’re reminded that our life is not scripted and we have the freedom to explore its endless possibilities.