ANNOUNCEMENT
We are happy (and sad) to announce that we are now completely sold out of Zin Boldly. But we hope to have a new vintage released sometime in the future. Thank you for visiting our Web site!
BACKGROUND
Back in 1521, Martin Luther wrote in a letter to Phillip Melanchthon, “Be a sinner and sin boldly, but believe and rejoice in Christ even more boldly, for he is victorious over sin, death and the world.” We celebrate the spirit of Luther’s advice with this Zin from a special vineyard planted more than forty years ago overlooking the Mokelumne River, flowing through the heart of Lodi, famed for the cultivation of Zinfandel. Spread the Word with this fine wine.
TASTING NOTES
Combine old Lodi vines with a cool growing season and you’ve got the perfect storm for world-class Zinfandel. Everything about this wine suggests grilling at its finest: from an almost meaty chewiness to a Knob Creek bourbon roastedness, beginning with aromas of rich blackberries, figs, orange blossoms, bacon, and, perhaps, mint. And, taking a decidedly un-jammy turn in the glass, we find velvety and mouth-caressing pure, fresh and intense, tart juicy cherries right off the tree, bathed in pleasing acidity and fine, dusty tannins that soften within a couple of hours. There’s underlying tobacco, bacon and violets, finishing off with the skin of ripe plums, spicy black licorice and a swirl of blackberry yogurt. Pair with some savory Chinese spareribs. (06/11/12) (Download Tasting Notes)
ORDERING INFORMATION
With only 100 cases produced, and at the special price of $20 plus tax and $5 shipping/handling* per bottle, we are offering Zin Boldly in either a 3-pack, 6-pack or 12-pack case. To order, simply click on one of the “Add to Cart” buttons below:
| 3-Pack $75.00 SOLD OUT |
6-Pack $145.00 SOLD OUT |
12-Pack $278.00 SOLD OUT |
*Invoice will show as one cent per pack for shipping.
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