Laura Michael Wines Dry Creek Valley Old Vine Zinfandel

Tasting notes & discussion 87

Typically range from $35-$40/bottle from Laura Michael Wines
Vintages are 2011, 2012, 2013
2011 pH - 3.70, AbV 15.0%
2012 pH - 3.65, AbV 14.8%
2013 pH - 3.89, AbV 15.4%
You’ll get one of each in the 3-pack and four of each in the case
Sold by Laura Michael Wines, fulfilled by Wine Country Connect

About Laura Michael Wines
Laura Michael Wines, named for owners Laura and Michael Swanton, is a boutique winery specialized in limited production, premium red wines. Located in Napa Valley, they’ve become award-winning Zinfandel and Cabernet producers. Laura in particular has managed all the winemaking processes since 1999, taking part in all stages. At the core, she intends to learn everything about anything wine-related to further improve the creation of their fine wines.

Sequential St. Peters

TASTING NOTES:
2011 - “First aromas of this wine bring to mind spicy clove. This wine is dense and highly fruity – tannins are well integrated and add a long finish.”

2012 - “…flavors of juicy cherry and plum accented by a bouquet of cinnamon candy and pipe tobacco.”

2013 - “The bouquet of this wine has spicy notes with hints of brown sugar. The palate has a wonderful zest with soft tannins.”

TANGENTIALLY RELATED FACT to help make conversation over this wine:
Zinfandel was colloquially known as Black St. Peters vines in New England during the mid-1800’s.

DRINK IT FROM (conventional option):
Standard red glass, paired with your favorite grilled fare.

OR (really-going-with-the-theme option):
A miniature sculpture of St. Peter’s Basilica.

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