Zinfandel

Tasting profile

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

Denner's estate Zinfandel comes from the limestone hills of Paso Robles' Willow Creek District. It is mostly Zinfandel with small amounts of other estate reds blended in, and it is aged in large 500-litre puncheons, a minority of them new, so the oak stays in the background. Ripe and generous but not jammy, it shows wild strawberry, mulberry and blackberry with freshly ground black pepper, licorice and a savoury, hoisin-like note, over a stony, mineral frame. The palate is full, with rounded tannins and a long, spicy finish.

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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

From Denner Vineyards

• Ditch Digger — Denner Vineyards, Paso Robles

More red wines from Paso Robles

• Estate Zinfandel — Epoch Estate, Paso Robles
• Mountain Zinfandel — Opolo Vineyards, Paso Robles
• Reserve Zinfandel — Opolo Vineyards, Paso Robles
• Tug O' War Zinfandel Maffei Vineyard — BACA, Paso Robles

Frequently asked questions

Where is Zinfandel from?

Zinfandel is produced by Denner Vineyards in Paso Robles, Paso Robles, United States.

What grapes are in Zinfandel?

Zinfandel is made from Zinfandel.