2017 | Bear Flag Wines | Zinfandel

Red Wine: 2017 | Bear Flag Wines | Zinfandel

Wild brambleberry notes tamed by ribbons of vanilla and caramel impart lush aromas of blueberry pie. A crack of pepper kicks off the finish, making this Zinfandel an act of tasteful defiance on its own.

Order from the Largest & Most Trusted Premium Spirits Marketplace!

Featured in

• ROLLING STONE
• MEN’S JOURNAL
• US WEEKLY

NOTICE: Many other small liquor store sites may end up cancelling your order due to the high demand, unavailability or inaccurate inventory counts. We have partnerships consisting of a large network of licensed retailers from within the United States, Europe and across the world ensuring orders are fulfilled.

Producer: Bear Flag Wines

Ratings: W&S | 90 WE | 90

Vintage: 2017

Size: 750ml

ABV: 15%

Varietal: Zinfandel

Country/Region: United States, California

Wild brambleberry notes tamed by ribbons of vanilla and caramel impart lush aromas of blueberry pie. A crack of pepper kicks off the finish, making this Zinfandel an act of tasteful defiance on its own.

Reviews:

• Wine & Spirits: Clean and bright, this is luscious and juicy, the wines alcohol putting a lasting red glow on the cherry fruit and roseate florals. The flavors feel full without any excess weight, the supple tannins completely meshed with the fruit.

• Wine Enthusiast: Spicy with bright red fruit, this is a rich, succulent and rounded wine with a jammy core of fruit and vanilla. Accents of leather, black pepper and cinnamon complement the concentrated fruit.

Producer Information

Having now worked more than 20 vintages in the vineyards of California, Aaron Piotter is excited by his next adventure as winemaker for Bear Flag. A deeply personal project, Bear Flag allows Aaron to represent Sonoma, his hometown, with perhaps the its best-known variety. He understands the dynamic growing region and what it takes to craft a truly authentic California Zinfandel. Californias remarkable, persistent heat and cooler nights push Zinfandel into the ripe, jammy berry spectrum. This region is known for making amazing Zinfandel, and some of the top, if not the best, wineries who specialize in this variety are in Sonoma County, he says. Aaron and his wife love going on adventures with their two children, who were both born in Sonoma, and are excited for their local roots to continue spreading. With his family still residing in Sonoma, they enjoy spending time with his parents, eating meals in their backyard under giant cork oak and fig trees and taking hikes in the Eastern hills of Sonoma – the same hillsides that were deemed ideal for Zinfandel 160 years ago.