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Nalle Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley - 2020

Name: Nalle Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley
Brand: Nalle
SKU: 61284
Price: 48.99 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Item # 61284 750mL

Lovely raspberry aromas and dry, earthy aromatics greet the nose, followed by a moderate dose of oak. This medium-bodied Zin shows good acidity and tannins that are supportive yet unobtrusive. It has succulent, intense strawberry fruit on the palate, and a finish that is a touch compressed at the moment. Lingering earth and light toast notes frame the brambly fruit. This is an exceptionally civilized California Zinfandel.

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Color

Red

Vintage

2020

Country

USA

Region

California

Sub-Region

Sonoma

Appellation/Village

Dry Creek

Producer

Nalle

Grape Variety

Zinfandel

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Staff Pick Notes

California Zinfandel has an image problem. Over-the-top styles that were popular in decades past are not in vogue and a new revival hasn't taken off since. Despite this it is worth noting that Zinfandel has some real history in this state. Sonoma's Dry Creek Valley is one of the top regions, and for good reason. Centuries-old vines dot the landscape with thick, gnarled branches. They have held steady through decades of intensely dry, sunny days and chilly, humid nights. This is precisely where Nalle's Zinfandel comes from. It marries a rustic character with poise and beauty. The palate hits on classic fruity notes like plum, raspberry, pomegranate, and allspice, or what the staff at Nalle describes as "Dry Creek sunshine in a bottle." A finely grained textured and bright acidity give it a nice lift. Pair this with blue cheese burgers.

- TD

Glossary

California

California makes more wine than any other state in the United States. Not only does the state grow a variety of noble grape varieties like Pinot Noir, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, there are also plantings of lesser-known varieties such as Nebbiolo, Roussanne and Mourvèdre to name just a few.

Zinfandel

Zinfandel is widely thought of as “America’s grape,” but in fact the variety is of Croatian origin, and is genetically extremely similar to Italian Primitivo, which thrives in the warmest parts of southern Italy. Like Primitivo, Zinfandel requires warm but not hot growing conditions, as its skins are relatively thin: this can cause its berries to shrivel into raisins if left on the vine a little too long. Dry and well-drained terroirs are also preferable for Zinfandel, as its bunches are...