Cline Cellars Ancient Vines Zinfandel Contra Costa County 2022 vs Pyros Single Vineyard Block No. 4 Malbec
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| Availability | Out of stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | — | £19.99 |
| Current stockists | — | 1 merchant |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Zinfandel | Malbec |
| 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
Pyros Single Vineyard Block No. 4 Malbec
Pyros Single Vineyard Block No. 4 Malbec is a striking expression of high-altitude terroir from the remote Pedernal Valley in San Juan. Sitting at 1,400 metres above sea level, the vineyard is defined by its stony, flint-rich soils and a cool continental climate, producing wines of exceptional concentration, freshness and minerality. This Malbec captures the valley's unique balance of power and elegance, offering an authentic taste of one of Argentina's most exciting wine regions. Why You'll Love It This is single-vineyard red wine from one of Argentina's most distinctive terroirs. The Pedernal Valley's extreme altitude, limestone-rich soils and cool climate create wines of remarkable structure and longevity. Part of the prestigious Salentein Family of Wines, Pyros is committed to sustainability and minimal intervention winemaking. With 12 months in French oak and 6 months of bottle ageing, this wine offers exceptional quality and complexity at an outstanding price. Meet the Producer Pyros Wines was founded with the vision of showcasing the singular character of the Pedernal Valley, one of Argentina's most distinctive viticultural areas. The estate is part of the Salentein Family of Wines and is recognised for its commitment to sustainability, precision viticulture and minimal intervention winemaking. Each wine reflects the valley's extreme altitude, pure air and limestone-rich soils, resulting in remarkable structure and longevity. Production Grapes are hand-harvested from Block No. 4 of the Pyros Vineyard. After careful selection, fermentation takes place in small stainless steel tanks with regular pump-overs to extract colour and fine tannins. The wine is then aged for 12 months in French oak barrels (50% new), followed by an additional 6 months of bottle ageing before release. Tasting Notes Deep violet in colour, opening with complex aromas of blackberry, cassis and violet, interwoven with subtle notes of graphite, spice and flint. The palate is concentrated yet
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