three of the four underwent a traditional destemming without crushing
it shows opulent texture and savory berry and bramble flavors that echo the aromas
before the intense acidity swoops in and brightens up the flavors
Its richness is balanced by freshness that will take several years to fully mature
Valravn Zinfandel Sonoma County 2022 750ml Merlot three of the four underwent96% Zinfandel, 4% Syrah, Grenache & Cinsault Since the first vintage, Valravn Zinfandel has been based on old, bush pruned vines averaging 40 years old (some over 100) across the countys best appellations including Dry Creek Valley, Alexander Valley, and Russian River Valley AVAs. In 2019, they also peppered in a bit of Syrah, Grenache, and Cinsault. Hand harvested, hand sorted and gently destemmed before fermentation. In the cellar, a short cold soak