Scott Harvey Mixed Reds

Tasting notes & discussion 99

Typically range from $25 (Mountain Selection) to $49 (Vineyard 1869)
Vintage 2014-2015, mostly 2015 except the Mountain Selection Zin
So yeah, we got a doozy here today, folks
Five, count ‘em, FIVE vintages in one sale, guaranteed one of each
Distribution for the case is three of each Mountain Selection and two for the other three
Sold by Scott Harvey Wines, fulfilled by Wine Country Connect

About Scott Harvey Wines
Originally a skilled winemaker for wineries like Santino and Folie a Deux, Scott Harvey busted out his own winery in 2004. Working with decades of winemaking experience, he reps Amador County with some premium vineyards leading to some premium wines.

Barbera and the Zinfandels

TASTING NOTES:
2015 Vineyard 1869 Zinfandel - “Briary varietal layered Zinfandel with flavors of blackberry, fig, pomegranate, violets and a balanced, fleshy center with hints of coffee and bright currants.”

2015 Winemaker’s Reserve Zinfandel - “This briary varietal Zinfandel is extractive and bold with flavors and aromas of bright cherry, cigar tobacco, spicy pepper and hints of well-blended oak.”

2014 Mountain Selection Zinfandel - “The smell of a fresh rain on a dusty road. Chocolate covered cherries abound in this red fruit wine. Cranberry mixed with mincemeat show through this extractive claret style “Old World Style Zinfandel.”

2015 Mountain Selection Barbera - “Blueberry and raspberry blend into a bright center of cola, and red liquorish flowing into a flavorful lingering finish.”

2015 Old Vine Reserve Zinfandel - “Briary varietal Zinfandel with Old World style and color. A spicy, earthy and refreshing wine with flavors and aromas of all spice, blackberry, mincemeat pie, pepper and tobacco come together with a well-defined tannin structure.”

DRINK IT FROM/WITH (conventional option):
Standard red wine glass with grilled meat, pizza, pasta or burgers. Food friendly wines.

OR (really-going-with-the-theme option):
You know those beer hats? Well what you need here is a wine crown. Five points for five wines.

Alternatively, the souvenir Infinity Gauntlet cup that you actually wear, but with five compartments.

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