Sonoma Highway Zinfandel

4 bottles for $74.99 $18.75/bottle + $2/bottle shipping Case of 12 for $174.99 $14.58/bottle + $1/bottle shipping Tasting notes & discussion 2

Typically $32/bottle from Highway 12
Vintage 2023 from Sonoma County
Available for AZ; CA; CO; CT; DC; FL; GA; IA; ID; IL; IN; KS; KY; LA; MA; MD; MI; MN; MO; MT; NC; NE; NH; NJ; NM; NV; NY; OH; OK; OR; PA; SC; TN; TX; VA; WA; WI; WV; WY
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About Highway 12: “Rooted in tradition and respect for the winemaking pioneers before them, all of their wines are made to over deliver and enjoyed in a ‘Sonoma Formal’ (aka Clean Jeans) environment. They produce wines under several labels including their lead brand, Highway 12, as well as Chardonnay and Pinot Noir under the Carneros Highway label and their ultra-premium lineup coined Highwayman. And now they share some treasures of the Sonoma Coast under the Sonoma Highway label.”

The Highwayman

TASTING NOTES: “Bright nose bursts with vibrant raspberry, accented by the rich aroma of plums and slight undertones of fresh blackberries. Lively acidity creates a multi-faceted palate that shows off the delicacy of this wine, sending it into a warm finish with subtle tannins. It’s a vivid expression of the cooler growing season, where fresh fruit shines and hints of spice and black olive complement – creating a tailored experience in each sip.” (AbV 14.2%, pH 3.69, TA 5.9 g/L)

VARIETALS: 100% Zinfandel

BARRELS: 12 months.

PAIRS WITH: N/A

THAT REMINDS ME OF: The Highwayman.

Over the Garden Wall was a self-contained, 10-episode 2014 animated series for Cartoon Network by network veteran Patrick McHale. Half-brothers Greg and Wirt travel through a dark woods known as the Unknown alongside a talking bluebird named Beatrice who is their guide (a little The Divine Comedy reference). Along the way, they encounter often strange, fanciful, and ominous locales hidden within the deep forest.

Episode four, “Songs of the Dark Lantern,” has the trio reach a tavern known as The Dark Lantern on a dark and stormy night. While Beatrice is kicked out for being a bluebird, the brothers are introduced to a cast of characters known only by their jobs, such as “the Baker,” “the Butcher,” “the Tailor,” and so on. That night at the tavern, they appear to have all gathered to “perform” their roles on a stage with musical backing.

The first performance we witness is “the Highwayman,” who makes very threatening but clever insinuations set to an eerie song. It will haunt you.

Sonoma Highway Zinfandel

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