AVA: Dry Creek Valley
Cellaring: 0 to 7 years
Production: 100 cases
Composition: 93% Zinfandel & 7% Petite Sirah
Tasting Notes:
Showcasing the magic of Zinfandel, this stunningly balanced wine with tempting aromas of black current preserves infused with cacao nibs and cherry blossoms bound by French oak rise from the glass. An opulent entry flows into a mid-palate burst of perfectly ripened wild gooseberry laced with maple syrup, vanilla bean, and spice. Hints of cherry marmalade, nougat, sweet cardamom, and cinnamon appear in layers as the wine reveals itself. As the flavors merge at the finish, luscious wild berry and holiday spice essence lingers on. Beneath the layers of lush fruit, beautifully integrated tannins and oak will allow for further bottle aging.
About:
Winemaker Antoine Favero was born in France and raised in Peru - and has a broud, wordly view. Antoine wants a wine with rich, bold flavors, but also with a level of finesse and a touch of sophistication.
The Antoine Phlippe Reserve Zinfandel offers you all that and more. And like Antoine, this wine will have you under its spell before you know it.