2021 Eastside Zin
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Sensory
Eye
Brilliant garnet core, crimson rim.Nose
High-intensity, high-def with quintessential Brown Estate nose of hibiscus, rose petals, orange blossom, chamomile tea, exotic spice. Time in the glass reveals ripe blackberries and boysenberry Kirsch liqueur.Palate
Medium-bodied yet lithe with a silky, juicy, vibrant mouthfeel. Seamlessly integrated fine tannins lead to a delightful, persistent finish.Cellar life
Drink now through 2032. -
Technical
- Composition
100% Zinfandel - Vineyard source
Brown Estate Eastside Block - Appellation
Napa Valley - Barrel aging
10 months in 30% new oak, 50/50 French/American - Alc. by vol.
14.5% - Production
1000 cases in 12 x 750ml format
- Composition
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Wherefore
Although it comes from our Big Field vineyard block, we named this wine Eastside as an homage to our erstwhile Westside Zin (retired when the vineyard was pulled out in fall 2017). Big Field, the first vineyard our parents planted in the early 80s, was replanted in 2009. Its first standalone bottling was our 2016 Eastside Zin; due to a skipped vintage in 2020 this is vintage no. 5.
