Joseph Swan, Zeiglar, Zinfandel, 2017

The nose has pronounced aromas of blackberry and freshly cracked black pepper. Full bodied, medium acidity and crunchy tannins. A big wine but with elegance. 

Country: USA Region: Sonoma County Grapes: Zinfandel

ABV: 13%  Bottle Size: 75cl  Organic 

Additional Information: Joe Swan founded the estate forty eight years ago in the heart of the famed Russian River Valley, with his first vintage in 1968. He believed winemaking should be small crops to produce more intense, age worthy wines. Joe’s last vintage was in 1987, today Rob and Lynn Berglund run the estate. 

This wine comes from some of the last old vine zinfandel vineyards in the area, planted during the prohibition era. Time has not particularly kind to the vines. The total number of viable vines has shrunk over the years and with it fruit production. In 2017 they were only able to harvest enough fruit for three barrels of wine.