Heitz Cellars Zinfandel

Zinfandel: We began producing Zinfandel at Heitz Cellars more than 30 years ago because we love to drink it! Ours is a medium-bodied wine that delivers the unadulterated characteristics of the varietal. Marvelously balanced and softly rounded the delicious core of wild berry flavors picks up a touch of spice before building to an elegant finish. Sometimes you want a really good non-pretentious table wine for dinner. Our Zinfandel is a friendly wine for people who prefer the understated flavors of a classic. – Alice Heitz Founder Tasting Notes: Perched high on the mountain our Ink Grade Vineyard is uniquely suited to growing Zinfandel. A northeasterly exposure means a healthy dose of sunshine but cooler average temperatures than the valley floor below. This makes for a knockout Zinfandel: powerful yet refined. Seductive aromas of black cherry blueberry jam and that classic dash of Zinfandel spice abound. Wonderfully delineated flavors of crushed cranberry and tangy clo