2021 Broc Cellars 'Vine Starr' Zinfandel Sonoma County
Winemaker Notes: Raspberry tea, black currant, white pepper.
Our inspiration for Vine Starr comes from where the Beaujolais and Northern Rhone meet. The wine has evolved from our first vintage in 2006 when it was a blend of Zinfandel and Syrah. It’s been 100% Zinfandel since 2009, when we blended varieties from two sites in Sonoma – Arrowhead and Buck Hill Vineyards. The goal with the blend is always to make the best Zinfandel from our best barrels across the two vineyards. This year’s consists of nearly half Arrowhead and half Buck Hill. We always harvest the Zinfandel early to highlight acidity and fresh fruit. This vintage, we destemmed the fruit and allowed native fermentation to occur in stainless steel tanks. After pressing we aged the wine for 10 months in neutral French oak barrels. The result is a delightful, uplifted version of Zinfandel you are sure to enjoy. This wine has aging potential. We recommend drinking between now and 2028.
At Broc Cellars all of our wines are made using spontaneous fermentation, a process that means we only use native yeasts and bacteria that exist on the grapes in order to make wine. We don’t add anything – this includes nutrients, yeast, bacteria, enzymes, tannins or other popular fermentation agents. Sulphur is a naturally occurring element in all wine, the amount found can vary. We add little to no S02, depending on the wine and style.
Country | USA - California |
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Region | Sonoma County |
Vintage | 2021 |
Winery | Broc Cellars |
Grape Varietals | Zinfandel |
Size | 750 milliliter |
Natural Wine | Yes |