2020 Zweigelt
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Zweigelt is a grape variety grown and adored throughout Austria.
NOSE: Aromas of cranberries, currants, and light black pepper. .
PALATE: The medium palate and the medium to long finish are typical of warmer growing seasons. The cranberry aromatics found on the nose follow through on the palate along with flavors of lightly cracked pepper. This wine has leathery tannins with a medium to long finish.
2022 Jefferson Cup Invitational - Silver Medal
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2020
Varietal
Zweigelt
Appellation
Leelanau Peninsula
Vineyard Designation
Isobel's Vineyard
Aging
14 months in French Oak. 33% New French Oak. 33% Second Use. 33% Third Use.
Alcohol %
12.8
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
A delicate complex wine with aromas of cranberry, currants, and black pepper.
Production Notes
This juice spent 20 days on its skins in an open top fermenter punched down four times per day.
Food Pairing Notes
Zweigelt is one of those rare reds that pair well with fish, particularly shellfish.
Product Reviews
Jan
(Sep 30, 2022 at 7:51 PM)
I liked the pepper, and the grape gave it a unique taste. Not too dry or sweet. Worth the try.
