DeLoach Russian River Valley Zinfandel

DeLoach Russian River Valley Zinfandel

Using estate grapes and selected fruit from growers who focus on sustainable farming practices in the Russian River Valley, this series of wines represents the “heart and soul” of DeLoach’s offerings. These consistently award-winning and satisfying wines reflect the cool climate, complex and elegant fruit-forward flavor profile unique to the Russian River Valley appellation.

Wine Production

This wine is aged for 21 months in 100% French oak barrels.

Tasting Notes

This radiant Zinfandel unveils its enchanting character with enticing aromas of oven-baked plum, fragrant baking spice, subtle white pepper, and an earthy dustiness that awakens the senses. Upon the palate, it exhibits a generous and invigorating profile, brimming with succulent licorice, luscious black cherry, and delicate hints of dark tea. Possessing a harmonious medium-bodied structure, it caresses the palate with its gracefully rounded tannins, culminating in a finish that is opulently rich and profoundly intense.

Food Pairing

Pairs well with Asian meatballs with ginger, shallot, water chestnuts, and soy sauce served with snowpeas and topped with fresh cilantro.

Using estate grapes and selected fruit from growers who focus on sustainable farming practices in the Russian River Valley, this series of wines represents the “heart and soul” of DeLoach’s offerings. These consistently award-winning and satisfying wines reflect the cool climate, complex and elegant fruit-forward flavor profile unique to the Russian River Valley appellation.

Wine Production

This wine is aged for 21 months in 100% French oak barrels.

Tasting Notes

This radiant Zinfandel unveils its enchanting character with enticing aromas of oven-baked plum, fragrant baking spice, subtle white pepper, and an earthy dustiness that awakens the senses. Upon the palate, it exhibits a generous and invigorating profile, brimming with succulent licorice, luscious black cherry, and delicate hints of dark tea. Possessing a harmonious medium-bodied structure, it caresses the palate with its gracefully rounded tannins, culminating in a finish that is opulently rich and profoundly intense.

Food Pairing

Pairs well with Asian meatballs with ginger, shallot, water chestnuts, and soy sauce served with snowpeas and topped with fresh cilantro.

Vineyard & Production Info

Production area/appellation:
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County

Analytical Data

pH level:
3.68
Acidity:
6.0 g/L
Alcohol:
15 %

About the Vineyard

DeLoach Russian River Valley Zinfandel is predominantly harvested from the younger vines of the BCD Vineyard and the Slusser Vineyard, with smaller amounts of older vine Zinfandel from the Saitone and Boschetti ranches, all of which are certified Sonoma Sustainable.

The wine is made in a style that highlights the distinctive characteristics and unique flavor profiles of DeLoach's various Russian River Valley vineyards. The BCD Vineyard is one of the last to ripen and offers the final blend great acidity and a noticeable brambliness, while the Slusser Vineyard offers darker fruit flavors and high-toned aromatics. The grapes from the Saitone Ranch lend an intense dark spice to the wine while the fruit from the Boschetti Ranch provides dense tannins and a fuller body.