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2016 Bedrock Wine Company Carlisle Vineyard Zinfandel

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October 22, 2023 - $48

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RATINGS

97Vinous / IWC

...Red fruit-leaning profile, silky tannins and plush mouthfeel. Sweet red cherry, kirsch, blood orange and spice are nicely pushed forward...racy wine with tons of early appeal and enough acidity...

95The Wine Advocate

...Nose of baked blackberries, prunes, blueberry pie and licorice with tar and dusty earth notions plus exotic spices hints. Full-bodied and bursting with decadent black fruit and spice layers, it has a rock-solid frame of chewy tannins and just enough refreshing lift, finishing lively and long.

95Wine Spectator

Dramatic yet refined and well-built, with floral blueberry and licorice aromas that lead to supple black cherry, bittersweet chocolate and spiced cinnamon flavors that glide on a long finish...

REGION

United States, California, Sonoma, Russian River Valley

Russian River Valley AVA is named for the river that meanders from Mendocino County in the north until it finally runs into the Pacific Ocean north of San Francisco. The AVA is cool thanks to its proximity to the northern California coast and the river, and grape growers must learn to deal with regular fog. Nevertheless in recent decades the AVA has become one of the best in the state, meaning that its wines often earn excellent reviews and have considerable cachet. The AVA status was awarded in 1983 and today the appellation has 15,000 vineyard acres. Chardonnay is the most widely planted grape though Pinot Noir has also been very successful in recent decades. Russian River Valley Pinot Noir are known for being rich, lush and filled with concentrated fruit and berry flavors. Russian River Pinot Noirs are today considered some of the best domestic Pinot Noirs.

TYPE

Red Wine, Zinfandel

Zinfandel is a black-skinned grape, but 85% of the wine produced is made into a rosy “White Zinfandel.” Red Zin is far more complex and bold, while still being light-bodied. It grows in popularity as winemakers continue to experiment with new styles and blends.