Bella Grace Vineyards
Bella Grace Vineyards Old Vine Zinfandel
Red wine
4.5
Expert Rating
3.9
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WINE DESCRIPTION
Bella Grace Vineyards Old Vine Zinfandel is a powerful, full-bodied red wine from the Amador County, in the Sierra Foothills of California. The wine is crafted from grapes sourced from extremely old vines from the Crain-Sleeper Ranch, that tend to produce small yields of concentrated berries. These labor-intensive vines are harvested, before the grapes are crushed, fermented and matured in oak barrels to produce luscious dark fruit flavors, hints of spice, and velvety tannins.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
Bella Grace Vineyards Old Vine Zinfandel coats the glass with an intense purple color hinting a wine with significant weight and viscosity.On the nose, the wine bursts with jammy blackberries, dark plums, and layers of spice, dark chocolate and licorice. These aromas continue onto the palate, where they are joined by notes of black pepper, vanilla, and a touch of oak. The wine has a full-bodied mouthfeel with velvety tannins and a persistent, chocolatey finish.
EXPERT RATING
4.5
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Fragrant
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Refreshing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Firm
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Zinfandel
ORIGINS
Winery: Bella Grace Vineyards
Region: Sierra Foothills
The Sierra Foothills wine region is located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountain range in California, USA.
The discovery of gold near Sutter Mill in 1848 led to the California Gold Rush, resulting in many settlers from Southern Europe who established vineyards to supply them with wine. By the 1860s, the Sierra Foothills wine industry was booming before the depression and Prohibition reduced the industry to just a few vineyards.CUSTOMER RATING
3.9
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