2018
Alexander Valley

Zinfandel
SKU: BVZNAV183H

Sensous soft easy-drinking reds are ripe & fruity, but not tart or tannic. They are thoroughly modern “crowd-pleasers” that do not need food to taste their best, and some are not fully dry.

FOOD PAIRING: These fruity reds can handle sugar and spice better than more classic reds, so they are perfect for ASIAN CUISINE, COMFORT FOODS, BRUNCH DISHES plus casual fare like BURGERS & BBQ.

$55
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$44 Member Price*
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Description

The Buena Vista Vinicultural Society, formed in 1863 by the winery's founder, Count Agoston Haraszthy, to further improve its winemaking prowess and expand its vineyards, has been restored as a collection of unique, small-production wines that honor the winery's pioneering spirit and contribution to California winemaking. These Curated Collections are small-lot wmes chosen by Jean-Charles Boisset exclusively for the Boisset Ambassador program. Available for a limited time, each wine is crafted by our winemakers to deliver the highest quality for the price. This limited-edition wine has been hand­ selected by Jean-Charles Boisset to capture the style and excellence of the Boisset Collection's portfolio of premium wineries.

Tasting Notes
Aroma: 

This charming red wine opens up with lively aromas of fresh berries, gingerbread, and cinnamon.

Palate: 

Flavors of juicy cherry, boysenberry, light black pepper, and hints of vanilla graham cracker dance on the palate. A robust mouth feel is complimented with velvety tannins that lead to a long, lingering finish.

Winemaking
Vintage Notes: 

The grapes for this lovely Zinfandel come from the formidable Alexander Valley, where warm days and cool nights allow for rich flavor development and maturation. Alexander Valley is one of the largest and most abundantly planted wine regions in Sonoma County and it produces rich, plump wines due to the area's warm climate.

Tech Notes
  • Appellation:Alexander Valley
  • Alcohol: 15.5%
  • pH: 3.53
  • TA: 6.1g/L
  • Aging: 12 months
    • 100% French oak
Pairs Well With
Meats & Fish:
Barbecue Chicken
Cheese & Nuts:
Medium cheeses. Goat cheese