Livermore, California, United States
Founded in 1883, Wente Vineyards is the oldest continuously-operated, family-owned winery in the country; owned and managed by the fourth and fifth generations of the Wente family. Located just east of San Francisco in the historic Livermore Valley, Wente Vineyards is recognized as one of California's premier wine country destinations. The winery draws from nearly 3,000 acres of Estate vineyards in the Livermore Valley, San Francisco Bay and Arroyo Seco, Monterey appellations to create an outstanding portfolio of fine wines.
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Beyer Ranch Estate Zinfandel
| SKU | 867465 |
| Country | United States |
| Region | Livermore Valley, CA |
| Type | Red |
| Varietal | Zinfandel |
| Listing | PWS |
| Case Config. | 12x750ml |
| Available In | AB MB BC |
Colour
Deep crimson red.
Aroma
Aromas of strawberry and dark fruit, with hints of cinnamon, anise and clove.
Flavour
Medium tannins and mouth-filling dark fruit flavours enhanced by a hint of spice, this wine exhibits a long-lasting finish.
Food Pairing
Pairs well with grilled or barbequed meats and vegetables.
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Beyer Ranch has historically been a premier Livermore Valley location for Zinfandel. The estate vineyards are planted on carefully selected sites on the sloping benches that lead to the bans of the Arroyo del Valle and Arroyo Mocho streams. Grapes from these Zinfandel vineyards produce lustrous wines and deep richness. Each variety was fermented separately in stainless steel fermenters and were pumped over three times daily to maximize extraction of flavours and colours. The wine was aged for 20 months in neutral French and American oak barrels.
Decanter, Sep/2023
2021 -
"There's a mish-mash of grapes in here alongside the 76% Zin, including Syrah, Barbera, Tempranillo, Malbec and Mourvèdre. It works though, fun and very fruit forward in character, with juicy ripe blueberry and red berry exuberance. It would be hard to find a wine that tastes more like cherry cola than this! It's easy drinking, dry but with sweet fruit, and would be a great pizza wine."
James Suckling, Mar/2024
2021 -
"A fruity, creamy and chocolatey zinfandel. The nose expresses notes of dark berries, melted chocolate and sweet spices. It’s medium-bodied with creamy tannins and texture. Dense and well-rounded, with a generous finish. Drink or hold."
Decanter World Wine Awards 2024
2021 -
"Bright red berry and dried garrigue aromatics; palate of sandy tannins, raspberry, blackberry, cassis and spiced oak."
Wine Enthusiast, Jan/2022
2018 -
"Fascinating aromas of chapparal and green peppercorns complement ripe, juicy blackberries and dark cherries in this medium- to full-bodied wine, while a silky texture makes it a pleasure to sip."
Decanter Magazine, Jul/2021
2018 -
"Soft, plush, smooth, and open: a big highway of gentle blackberry. Some evident oak, leafiness, and baking spice on the finish."
Decanter World Wine Awards 2021
2018 -
"Soft, plush, smooth, and open: a big highway of gentle blackberry. Some evident oak, leafiness, and baking spice on the finish."