Ballentine 2021 Zinfandel, Napa Valley Spring Mountain from growing grapes to making

from growing grapes to making wine

the vineyard is meticulously farmed and all of the fruit arrived in perfect condition

this is complex and characterful

then a bakery

loads of powdery tannins

Ballentine 2021 Zinfandel, Napa Valley Spring Mountain from growing grapes to makingThe 2021 Ballentine Estate Zinfandel is a premium Napa Valley Zinfandel grown in the historic Pocai Vineyard on the valley's warm eastern benchlands. Sourced primarily from 40+ year old vines planted in Bale Gravelly Loam soils, this estate grown wine delivers concentrated blackberry, black cherry, raspberry preserves, baking spice, and floral aromas with a rich, structured palate and a long finish. The blend includes 5% Petite Sirah and 2% Malbec for