Scott Harvey Mixed Zinfandels

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Typically $20-$65/bottle from Scott Harvey
Vintages range from 2007 to 2017, all Zinfandels, with mostly Napa Valley and Amador appellations
The case has more variety in it, including 8 different wines (out of 10 total)
The 6-pack will be one bottle each of six different wines, one for each Zinfandel series
The case will have two bottles of the 2014 and 2017 Mountain Selection Zinfandel, 2016 InZINerator, and 2017 J&S Reserve Zinfandel
You get a 2011 or 2012 Jana, and in the case you’ll also receive either the 2007 or 2008 J&S Reserve
Available for AZ; CA; CO; DC; FL; IA; ID; IL; KS; MA; MD; MI; MN; MO; MT; NC; NH; NM; NV; NY; OH; OR; PA; SC; TN; TX; VA; WA; WI; WY
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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 and his wife Jana rep Amador County out of St. Helena, California with some premium vineyards leading to some premium wines.

Virtual ZINsanity

2015 Winemaker’s Reserve - “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.” (AbV 13.9%, pH 3.51, 16 Months French Oak)

2017 “1869” - “Briary varietal layered Zinfandel, blackberry, fig, pomegranate, violets, balanced with a fleshy center and hints of coffee and bright currents. Old Vine complexity and first growth quality.” (AbV 14.9%, pH 3.44, RS <.2%, 20 months in French Oak)

2011 Jana - “Fruit forward wine with fresh blackberry, currents and bay leaf developing into hints of black pepper in the center with a rich finish of cloves and steak tartar. Old Vine complexity and first growth quality.” (AbV 14.5%, pH 3.59, RS <.2%, French Oak)

2012 Jana - “Fruit forward wine with fresh black cherry, currants and mint layered with French Oak. Rich, full bodied Zinfandel.“ (AbV 14%)

2017 J&S Reserve - “Fruit forward, rich full flavors expressing both the varietal and the Amador Terroir. This complex wine has bright of cherry/berry fruit, a full tannin structure with a long finish.” (AbV 14.5%, pH 3.36, RS 0.2%, 19 Months French Oak)

2016 InZINerator - “Full of big bold black cherry flavors, it is a lone warrior in the world of basic Zins. Oak aging contributes to the rounded complexity with just a hint of sweetness.” (AbV 15%, pH 3.37, RS .8%)

2017 Mountain Selection - “Fruit forward, rich full flavors expressing both the varietal and the Amador Terroir. This complex wine has notes of bright raspberry, white pepper and a full pleasant mouthfeel.” (AbV 14.5%, pH 3.37, RS .2%, 19 months in French Oak)

2014 Mountain Selection - “Chocolate covered cherries abound in this red fruit wine. Cranberry mixed with mincemeat show through this extractive claret style “Old World Style Zinfandel".” (AbV 14.5%, pH 3.55, RS <.2%, 21 months in French Oak)

2007 J&S Reserve - “Briary varietal Zinfandel. Deep raspberry, allspice, cloves and cinnamon, balanced with a center that is fleshy with hints of curry, and bright currants. Old Vine complexity and first growth quality.” (AbV 14.5%, pH 3.58, RS <.4%, 24 months French Oak)

2008 J&S Reserve - “Briary varietal Zinfandel. Deep raspberry, allspice, cloves and peppermint, balanced with a rich, full center of chocolate covered cherries and reminiscent of steak tartar. Old Vine complexity and first growth quality.” (AbV 14.5%, pH 3.6, RS <.3%, 18 Months in French Oak)

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A little much, but it's ten freaking Zinfandels.

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Jane, stop this crazy thing!

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