Peterson Single Vineyard Zinfandels

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Typically $33 - $40/bottle from Peterson Winery
Vintage 2015 Zinfandels from Dry Creek Valley
Available for AZ; CA; CO; DC; FL; GA; IA; ID; IL; IN; KS; LA; MA; ME; MN; MO; MT; NC; NE; NH; NJ; NM; NV; NY; OH; OR; PA; RI; SC; TX; VT; WA; WI; WV; WY
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About Peterson Winery
For 30 years, Fred Peterson, and eventually his son Jamie, have been producing wine in Dry Creek Valley. With an old-world winemaking philosophy and strong desire to farm sustainably, the Petersons utilize “Zero Manipulation” techniques, with minimal tech and maximum care. Don’t take maximum care to mean intense care, though, as Zero Manipulation favors simultaneously the most gentle and traditional practices possible so that the flavors, aromatics and texture are natural and true to their roots.

As 2020 Petersons Out

TASTING NOTES:
Bernier - “Bernier Zinyard grapes produce intriguing atypical aromas for a Dry Creek Valley Zin, offering layers of plum and mixed berries merged with traces of vanilla, white floral and earth notes. The wine’s fresh entry introduces a mix of bright fruit — dark plum, cherry and brambly berries — along with subtle spice notes. The smooth mouthfeel and balanced acidity reveal an inviting mocha essence that lingers into the finish.”

Tradizionale - “The nose offers inviting aromas of dark ripe berries, black pepper and spices laced with hints of earth and oak. The rich flavors caress the palate as they expose layers upon layers of berries—blackberry, black raspberry, raspberry, dried strawberry and blueberry, plus a little dark cherry. Black pepper, vanillin oak and supple tannins linger in the background to enhance and support the wine.”

Bradford - “The seductive aromatics entice with deep spice-laced blackberry and cedary pepper along with hints of oak. A smooth, rich mouthfeel and spicy texture showcase the stylish fruit-driven flavors that linger into the finish. Black raspberry, blackberry and ripe plum caress the palate, while savory threads of black pepper and minerality add complexity and depth. Bright, mouthwatering acidity lends balance to this refreshing, luscious and elegant Zin.”

BARRELS:
Bernier - 22 months in 6-10 year-old neutral oak.
Tradizionale - 22 months in 40% new Hungarian oak and 60% 4-8 year-old neutral oak.
Bradford - 22 months in 20% new Hungarian oak, 20% new French oak, 10% new American oak, 50% 4-8 year-old neutral oak.

PAIRS WITH (winery recommended):
Bernier - Roast pork loin with dried cherry and wild rice stuffing or coffee-rubbed roasted chicken.
Tradizionale - Lasagna with béchamel sauce or smoked dry rubbed baby back ribs.
Bradford - Cocoa-rubbed baby back ribs or black pepper beef.

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