Zinfandel vines hunkered down for the winter are seen through a cold morning mist in Alexander Valley. Sonoma County plays host to some exceptionally old vineyards of Zinfandel, some of which are found in Alexander Valley. These days, they are a rarity, as more and more acreage gets converted to the more lucrative Cabernet Sauvignon. INSTRUCTIONS:Download this image by right-clicking …

The clonal variability of Pinot Noir is a fascinating thing. The propensity it has to mutate means there are hundreds of clones available, although not all are commercially important. There’s rarely a single clone that winemakers swear by in all circumstances. Rather, similar to the way a rock climber places specialized protection in particular cracks and fissures, winemakers try to …

Well-defined, showing wet stone and floral notes up front, joining red currant and cherry flavors that swell around lively mineral acidity and linger nicely around notes of peppercorn and cinnamon bark. Carmenère, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2028. 7,456 cases made, 350 cases imported. Source : cbe6d0de667c438c0c45707cdede5b00

Fresh and expressive, with pronounced floral notes backed by green fig, fresh-cut herbs and nectarine. A pretty wine that shows nice chalky, bitter minerality on the palate for good balance. Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier. Drink now through 2025. 40,000 cases made, 20,000 cases imported. Source : 039a722126afb536647bf85411f87e0b