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2009 Seghesio Family Winery Cortina Zinfandel

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Latest Sale Price

August 8, 2021 - $32

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RATINGS

95Wine Enthusiast

A joy to drink. It's so ripely exuberant in fruit, explosive in wild berry, dried red currant, licorice, cocoa and dusty spice flavors that sink deep into the palate and last forever on the finish...dry, and the structure is entirely elegant.

93Wine Spectator

A polished and jammy Zin, with floral raspberry and spiced cinnamon aromas, offering supple, layered cherry, anise and caramel flavors that linger.

90Vinous / IWC

...beautifully balanced from start to finish. Sweet scents of pipe tobacco, dried flowers and licorice meld into an expressive core of dark fruit in this silky, sexy Zinfandel. There is an understated freshness that informs the finish, giving the wine a sense of nuance that is striking...

PRODUCER

Seghesio Family Winery

Seghesio Family Vineyards is one of Sonoma County’s historic wineries. Its roots date to 1886, when Edoardo Seghesio immigrated from Piedmont, Italy, to Sonoma, where he worked as a winemaker for Italian Swiss Colony. By 1902 Seghesio had purchased 56 acres in Northern Alexander Valley and had completed his first crush from his own vineyards. Today the estate includes 300 acres and is owned by the Crimson Wine Group, a conglomerate of small, West Coast wineries. Some members of the Seghesio family are still involved in management and the estate makes a broad selection of red and white wines. It is known for its Zinfandels, though it also produces Barbera, Sangiovese, Italian style whites, such as Arneis, and blends.

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.