Cline Cellars Ancient Vines Zinfandel Contra Costa County 2022 vs Larry Cherubino Laissez Faire Syrah 2021
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| Availability | Out of stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | — | £19.99 |
| Current stockists | — | 1 merchant |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Zinfandel | Syrah |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy | No current tracked offers |
Cline Cellars Ancient Vines Zinfandel Contra Costa County 2022
The Cline Ancient Vines Zinfandel is a bold, characterful Californian red made from some of Contra Costa County’s oldest dry-farmed vineyards, many over 100 years old. These historic vines produce naturally low yields of intensely concentrated fruit, resulting in a wine of richness, depth and unmistakable personality. Tasting Notes Bursting with spicy strawberry, coffee and chocolate notes, this Zinfandel is plush and mouth-filling. Soft tannins support the ripe, juicy fruit, while 10 months in American oak (38% new) adds layers of vanilla and sweet spice, perfectly complementing the wine’s old vine intensity. Vineyard & Production Grapes harvested from Cline’s oldest, historic Zinfandel blocks Dry-farmed 100-year-old vines for concentrated flavour Gentle crushing to preserve whole berries and explosive fruit character Fermented in stainless steel, then aged in American oak for 10 months Food Pairing A versatile, full-bodied red that pairs beautifully with rich beef stews, barbecued meats, or creamy poultry dishes. Why Choose This Wine? Crafted from 100-year-old dry-farmed Zinfandel vines Classic California richness with ripe fruit and spice Excellent value for a premium old vine Zinfandel
Larry Cherubino Laissez Faire Syrah 2021
Larry Cherubino Laissez Faire Syrah is a minimal intervention wine from the exceptional Frankland River region in Great Southern, Western Australia. As the name suggests, no acid, enzymes or yeast were used in the making of this wine only natural fermentation and careful winemaking. A bouquet of earth, black cherries and spices with a subtle mineral/slate quality, oak providing support. Red flowery fruit flavours dominate, with subtle slate-like minerality, all framed by a light structure and fine tannins. Why You'll Love It This is natural winemaking at its finest from acclaimed winemaker Larry Cherubino. The Laissez Faire philosophy means minimal intervention no added acid, enzymes, or commercial yeast, allowing the terroir to speak for itself. Sourced from granite-based soils with northern-facing aspect in Frankland River, one of Great Southern's most prestigious sub-regions. The exceptional 2021 vintage showed outstanding tannin and colour. With natural fermentation and 6 months in four-year-old French oak, this wine offers purity, elegance, and remarkable character. Meet the Producer Larry Cherubino is one of Western Australia's most acclaimed winemakers, known for crafting wines of exceptional quality and character. His Laissez Faire range showcases minimal intervention winemaking, allowing the unique terroir of Western Australia's finest regions to shine through. Vineyard Sourced from granite-based soils with northern-facing aspect in Frankland River, Great Southern. The granite terroir imparts distinctive minerality and slate-like character to the wine. Winemaking Grapes were hand-harvested and sorted and naturally fermented. The wine spent 6 months in four-year-old French oak prior to bottling. As the name suggests, no acid, enzymes or yeast were used in the making of this wine—pure minimal intervention winemaking. Tasting Notes A bouquet of earth, black cherries and spices with a subtle mineral/slate quality, oak providing support. Red flowery fruit flavou
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