Tug O' War Zinfandel Maffei Vineyard

Tasting profile

Structure: full-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry

A single-vineyard Zinfandel from Paso Robles, where the variety ripens hard under hot days moderated by cool Pacific nights through the Templeton Gap. Brambly blackberry and raspberry with black pepper, sweet spice and a warm, almost jammy fruit core, full-bodied and high in alcohol with soft ripe tannin. A vineyard designation means selection rather than a regional blend, and it shows in the concentration. Generous by design, and best while the fruit is still vivid.

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Where it comes from

Paso Robles, United States

Paso Robles — Also on California's Central Coast but well inland, Paso Robles is a warm, sprawling region known for generous, sun-filled reds and a pioneering streak with Rhône grape varieties.

Zinfandel

Zinfandel is a red grape genetically identical to Croatia's Tribidrag (or Crljenak) and to southern Italy's Primitivo, though it became an icon in California.

More wines

More red wines from Paso Robles

• Estate Zinfandel — Epoch Estate, Paso Robles
• Mountain Zinfandel — Opolo Vineyards, Paso Robles
• Reserve Zinfandel — Opolo Vineyards, Paso Robles
• Willow Cuvée — Opolo Vineyards, Paso Robles

Frequently asked questions

Where is Tug O' War Zinfandel Maffei Vineyard from?

Tug O' War Zinfandel Maffei Vineyard is produced by BACA in Paso Robles, Paso Robles, United States.

What grapes are in Tug O' War Zinfandel Maffei Vineyard?

Tug O' War Zinfandel Maffei Vineyard is made from Zinfandel.