1000 Stories Zinfandel 2021 – Batch 87
Bourbon Barrel-Aged
Our Zinfandel Batch 87 is medium-bodied with a very refined, light tannin structure that makes for a pleasant, smooth finish. Zinfandel flavors of strawberry, raspberry, dark cherry and violet are complemented by notes of vanilla bean, coconut oil, caramel, white pepper and dry herbs.
Region: California
Boldly crafted
Lodi’s historic old-vine Zinfandel sites contribute the largest portion of this blend, along with fruit from Mendocino County and San Luis Obispo. Warm afternoons in Lodi enhance the berry flavors while fruit from the cooler coastal regions bring softer characteristics and balance. A dash of Petite Sirah adds a slight purple hue to the blend. In the bold tradition of 1000 Stories, Batch 87 was aged in traditional French and American oak barrels, with a portion of the wine finished in aged bourbon barrels before assembling the final blend.
1000 Stories Zinfandel is released in batches to reflect a unique mix of wine grape varieties, vineyards and bourbon barrels—no two batches are the same. Our Zinfandel Batch 87 is medium-bodied with a very refined, light tannin structure that makes for a pleasant, smooth finish. Zinfandel flavors of strawberry, raspberry, dark cherry and violet are complemented by notes of vanilla bean, coconut oil, caramel, white pepper and dry herbs – characteristics imparted over time in French and American oak and in aged bourbon barrels. Drink now or save for 3-5 years.