Dutton Ranch/Morelli Lane Vineyard

2012 Russian River Valley Zinfandel

The Dutton Goldfield Dutton Ranch/Morelli Lane Vineyard Zinfandel from the 2012 vintage is a captivating red wine hailing from the esteemed Russian River Valley. This delightful offering showcases a rich and full-bodied character, enticing the palate with its vibrant fruit intensity and mouthwatering acidity. The wine presents beautifully balanced tannins that contribute a subtle structure, enhancing its overall appeal. With a dry profile, it expresses an engaging complexity that makes it truly enjoyable to savor. Each sip transports you to the sun-soaked vineyards of Russian River Valley, where the unique terroir allows the Zinfandel to flourish and shine.

Tasting notes:

Black Cherry

Blackberry

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:

Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium Full

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:

Roasted Pork, Barbecued Ribs, BBQ Pork Ribs

Region:

Russian River Valley

Prized for its elegant Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, Sonoma's Russian River Valley is one of California's premier AVAs for cool-climate wines. Blessed with the Petaluma Gap—a break in the coastal mountains where chill, foggy air blows in from the Pacific—the valley also benefits from the effects of the Russian River itself. This draws cool Pacific Ocean air inland and creates blanketing fogs that veil the vineyards throughout the chilly mornings. The result is one of the state's longest and coolest growing seasons. Bracing acidity and complex flavors characterize wines from this region, which also includes excellent sparklers made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

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