Batch #4

Bourbon Barrel-Aged

Batch #4 is the first release of the 2014 vintage and once again Mendocino Zinfandel plays a big role in the blend with classic old vineyards such as Sargentini and Rucker vineyards. Head trained and dry farmed, these vineyards give nice raspberry fruits. Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel also makes a big impact on the blend in Batch #004.

Dry Creek is a classic and well known source for great Zinfandel and has added a new dimension to the 1000 Stories blend. Black fruits with distinct notes of black pepper and even a bit of clove spice add complexity to the blend. Also new to this batch is the addition of Lodi Zinfandel, with its iconic bold flavors and big character. Rounding out the blend are some Zinfandels from Colusa County, Syrah from Paso Robles and Petite Sirah from Mendocino.

A portion of the wine is aged in French and American oak for 6 months and then aged further in bourbon barrels. We’ve selected new and used bourbon barrels for these small batches of Zinfandel, which impart characteristics specific to these barrels: charred vanilla, dried herbs and a hint of caramel.

vint. 2014

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Batch #1

1,000 Stories is produced in small batches, much like premium bourbon. Select parcels of Zinfandel were sourced from Mendocino County, some of which came from vineyards with family histories dating back to the 1880’s. Each individual lot started the aging process in traditional American and French wine barrels. The next step was the introduction of the wine to bourbon barrels. Part of the blend was aged in new bourbon barrels from the Independent Stave Company. This process is similar to...

Batch #2

1,000 Stories is produced in small batches, much like premium bourbon. Select parcels of Zinfandel were sourced from Mendocino County, some of which came from vineyards with family histories dating back to the 1880’s. Each individual lot started the ageing process in traditional American and French wine barrels. The next step was the introduction of the wine to bourbon barrels. Part of the blend was aged in new bourbon barrels from the Independent Stave Company. This process is similar to...

Batch #3

1000 Stories Bourbon Barrel-Aged Zinfandel Batch #3 has a deep, rich purple color. Intense red fruits are on the nose with black pepper spice and a touch of cloves and dried herbs.

Batch #4

Batch #4 is the first release of the 2014 vintage and once again Mendocino Zinfandel plays a big role in the blend with classic old vineyards such as Sargentini and Rucker vineyards. Head trained and dry farmed, these vineyards give nice raspberry fruits. Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel also makes a big impact on the blend in Batch #004. Dry Creek is a classic and well known source for great Zinfandel and has added a new dimension to the 1000 Stories...

Batch #5

Batch #5, black fruits with distinct notes of black pepper and even a bit of clove spice add complexity to the blend. Also new to this batch is the addition of Lodi Zinfandel, with its iconic bold flavors and big character. Rounding out the blend are some Zinfandels from Colusa County, Syrah from PasoRobles and Petite sirah from Mendocino. A portion of the wine is aged in French and American oak for 6 months and then aged further in bourbon...

Batch #6

Batch #6, 1,000 Stories is produced in small batches, much like premium bourbon. 31% of this blend comes from select parcels of old-vine, head-trained Zinfandel grown in Mendocino County, where some families’ vines date to the 1880’s. This batch sees an increase in the famed fruit from Sonoma County, a haven for Zinfandel, with 30% coming from Dry Creek Valley and Russian River. 27% of the blend is sourced from Lodi, where grapes develop concentrated notes of ripe fruit and...

Batch #7

Batch #7, 1,000 Stories is produced in small batches, much like premium bourbon. 31% of this blend comes from select parcels of old-vine, head-trained Zinfandel grown in Mendocino County, where some families’ vines date to the 1880’s. This batch sees an increase in the famed fruit from Sonoma County, a haven for Zinfandel, with 30% coming from Dry Creek Valley and Russian River. 27% of the blend is sourced from Lodi, where grapes develop concentrated notes of ripe fruit and...

Batch #8

Batch #8, 1,000 Stories is produced in small batches, much like premium bourbon. 31% of this blend comes from select parcels of old-vine, head-trained Zinfandel grown in Mendocino County, where some families’ vines date to the 1880’s. This batch sees an increase in the famed fruit from Sonoma County, a haven for Zinfandel, with 30% coming from Dry Creek Valley and Russian River. 27% of the blend is sourced from Lodi, where grapes develop concentrated notes of ripe fruit and...

Batch #9

Batch #9, 1,000 Stories is produced in small batches, much like premium bourbon. 31% of this blend comes from select parcels of old-vine, head-trained Zinfandel grown in Mendocino County, where some families’ vines date to the 1880’s. This batch sees an increase in the famed fruit from Sonoma County, a haven for Zinfandel, with 30% coming from Dry Creek Valley and Russian River. 27% of the blend is sourced from Lodi, where grapes develop concentrated notes of ripe fruit and...

Batch #10

1000 Stories Bourbon Barrel-Aged Wine, this Batch #10 Mendocino (37%) provides the backbone of the blend; the old vineyards give tight tannins and red fruit and parries so well with Amador County Zinfandels (21%) with their big ripe flavors and herbal spices. Also in the batch are Zinfandels from Lodi (17%) and Colusa County (8%) adding more red fruit and liveliness to the flavor profile. And finally Dry Creek Valley and Russian River Zinfandel (14%) continues to add its complexity...

Batch #11

1000 Stories Wine, Batch #11, this Batch is grounded by old Zinfandel vineyards from Mendocino (42% of the blend). Head trained and dry farmed these vineyards give red fruit aromas and flavors of raspberry and cranberry. In addition, Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel (13%) continues to add its complexity to the wine with black fruits and a distinct black pepper and even clove spice notes. Also in the batch are Zinfandels from Lodi (17%) and Contra Costa (6%) and Colusa (4%)...

Batch #12

1000 Stories Batch #12, this batch is rooted in Zinfandel vineyards from Mendocino (36% of the blend). Head trained and dry farmed, these vineyards provide bright red fruit aromas and flavors of raspberry and cranberry. From the Sierra Foothills of Amador county and the Shenandoah Valley (22%) comes the big ripe and spicy Zinfandel s of that area. In addition, Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel (5%) balances out the batch with its complex black fruits and a distinct black pepper spice....

Batch #13

1000 Stories Batch #13, the majority of this batch’s zinfandel grapes come from Mendocino vineyards (42% of the blend). Head trained and dry farmed, these vineyards give bold red fruit aromas and flavors of raspberry and cranberry. From the Sierra Foothills of Amador county and the Shenandoah Valley (21%) comes the big ripe and spicy Zinfandels of that area. In addition, Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel (5%) rounds out the batch with its complexity black fruits and a distinct black pepper...

Batch #14

1000 Stories, Batch #14 was born from the rugged old Zinfandel vineyards of Mendocino (46%). The free standing vines at these vineyards bestow the grapes with potent red fruit aromas along with flavors of cranberry and raspberry. It was then balanced out with grapes from Dry Creek Valley (21%) that provide flavors of complex black fruits and distinct black pepper spice. The addition of fruit from Amador County and Shenandoah Valley (11%) contributed big ripe plum and white pepper flavors...

Batch #15

1000 Stories, Batch #15 is grounded by old Zinfandel vineyards from Mendocino (32% of the blend). Some of these vineyards are head trained and dry farmed and give red fruit aromas and flavors of raspberry. From the Sonoma’s Dry Creek Valley and Russian River sub-appellations(31%) comes the complexity of black fruits and a distinct black pepper spiced Zinfandels. Sierra Foothills of Amador County and the Shenandoah Valley (11%) comes the big ripe plums and prunes with white pepper spice. Zinfandels...

Batch #16

1000 Stories, Batch #16 is forged from hardy old Zinfandel vineyards in Mendocino (40%). The free standing vines at these vineyards bestow the grapes with potent red fruit aromas along with flavors of cranberry and raspberry. It was then balanced out with grapes from Dry Creek Valley (31%) that provide flavors of complex black fruits and distinct black pepper spice. The addition of fruit from Shenandoah Valley (3%) contributes big ripe plum and white pepper flavors to the wine’s tapestry...

Batch #17

1000 Stories, Batch #17 is a balanced expression of Zinfandel sourced from robust old vineyards in Mendocino (29%) and Dry Creek Valley (25%). The free standing vines of the Mendocino vineyards bestow the grapes with potent red fruit aromas along with flavors of cranberry and raspberry. The fruit from the Dry Creek vineyards then provides flavors of complex black fruits and distinct black pepper spice. The addition of grapes from Lake County (5%) and Shenandoah Valley (3%) contribute big ripe...

Batch #18

1000 Stories, Batch #18 the wine marries Mendocino’s historic old-vine Zinfandel sites with vineyards in Paso Robles, Lodi and Amador County. Zinfandel lends a generous core of ripe fruit, accented by fragrant notes of spice box and sautéed herbs, while Petite Sirah imparts considerable density, minerality and an unmistakeable ruby-purple hue. In signature 1000 Stories fashion, this batch was aged in traditional French and American oak, with a portion finished in charred bourbon barrels before the final blend was assembled.

Batch #19

1000 Stories Batch #19, in another spectacular California vintage, Winemaker Bob Blue drew on a base of dry-farmed, head-trained Zinfandel vines from Mendocino County to craft this nuanced red. These choice vineyards lend the wine tremendous depth, classic structure and red fruit notes balanced by subtle spice. Hedonistic, juicy Zinfandel from Lodi (11%) brings round tannins and opulent notes of dark fruit to the 2015 1000 Stories Zinfandel. Attractive flavors of red licorice and brown spice usher into the blend...

Batch #20

Batch #20 the wine has a deep, rich purple color. Intense red fruits are on the nose with black pepper spice and a touch of cloves and dried herbs. The palate is full with ripe tannins, raspberry, cranberry and black fruit flavors, followed by white and black pepper spices. The wine finishes with a touch of warmth that lingers on and on. The wine marries Mendocino’s historic old-vine Zinfandel sites with vineyards in Paso Robles, Lodi and Amador County. Zinfandel...

Batch #21

Batch #21, in another spectacular California vintage, Winemaker Bob Blue drew on a base of dry-farmed, head-trained Zinfandel vines from Mendocino County to craft this nuanced red. These choice vineyards lend the wine tremendous depth, classic structure and red fruit notes balanced by subtle spice. Hedonistic, juicy Zinfandel from Lodi (22%) brings round tannins and opulent notes of dark fruit to the 2015 1000 Stories Zinfandel. Attractive flavors of red licorice and brown spice usher into the blend courtesy of...

Batch #22

1000 Stories, Batch #22, in another spectacular California vintage, Winemaker Bob Blue drew on a base of dry-farmed, head-trained Zinfandel vines from Mendocino County to craft this nuanced red. These choice vineyards lend the wine tremendous depth, classic structure and red fruit notes balanced by subtle spice. Hedonistic, juicy Zinfandel from Lodi (24%) brings round tannins and opulent notes of dark fruit to the 2015 1000 Stories Zinfandel. Attractive flavors of red licorice and brown spice usher into the blend...

Batch #23

1000 Stories, Batch #23 in another spectacular California vintage, Winemaker Bob Blue drew on a base of dry-farmed, head-trained Zinfandel vines from Mendocino County to craft this nuanced red. These choice vineyards lend the wine tremendous depth, classic structure and red fruit notes balanced by subtle spice. Hedonistic, juicy Zinfandel from Lodi (22%) brings round tannins and opulent notes of dark fruit to the 2015 1000 Stories Zinfandel. Attractive flavors of red licorice and brown spice usher into the blend...

Batch #24

1000 Stories Batch #24, in another spectacular California vintage, Winemaker Bob Blue drew on a base of dry-farmed, head-trained Zinfandel vines from Mendocino County to craft this nuanced red. These choice vineyards lend the wine tremendous depth, classic structure and red fruit notes balanced by subtle spice. Hedonistic, juicy Zinfandel from Lodi (22%) brings round tannins and opulent notes of dark fruit to the 2015 1000 Stories Zinfandel. Attractive flavors of red licorice and brown spice usher into the blend...

Batch #25

1000 Stories, Batch #25 in another spectacular California vintage, Winemaker Bob Blue drew on a base of dry-farmed, head-trained Zinfandel vines from Mendocino County to craft this nuanced red. These choice vineyards lend the wine tremendous depth, classic structure and red fruit notes balanced by subtle spice. Hedonistic, juicy Zinfandel from Lodi (22%) brings round tannins and opulent notes of dark fruit to the 2015 1000 Stories Zinfandel. Attractive flavors of red licorice and brown spice usher into the blend...

Batch #26

Batch 26, in another spectacular California vintage, Winemaker Bob Blue drew on a base of dry-farmed, head-trained Zinfandel vines from Mendocino County to craft this nuanced red. These choice vineyards lend the wine tremendous depth, classic structure and red fruit notes balanced by subtle spice. Hedonistic, juicy Zinfandel from Lodi (17%) brings round tannins and opulent notes of dark fruit to the 2015 1000 Stories Zinfandel. Attractive flavors of red licorice and brown spice usher into the blend courtesy of...

Batch #27

Batch #27, in another spectacular California vintage, Winemaker Bob Blue drew on a base of dry-farmed, head-trained Zinfandel vines from Mendocino County to craft this nuanced red. These choice vineyards lend the wine tremendous depth, classic structure and red fruit notes balanced by subtle spice. Hedonistic, juicy Zinfandel from Lodi (8%) brings round tannins and opulent notes of dark fruit to the 2015 1000 Stories Zinfandel. Attractive flavors of red licorice and brown spice usher into the blend courtesy of...

Batch #28

Batch #28, in another spectacular California vintage, Winemaker Bob Blue drew on a base of dry-farmed, head-trained Zinfandel vines from Mendocino County to craft this nuanced red. These choice vineyards lend the wine tremendous depth, classic structure and red fruit notes balanced by subtle spice. Hedonistic, juicy Zinfandel from Lodi (11%) brings round tannins and opulent notes of dark fruit to the 2015 1000 Stories Zinfandel. Attractive flavors of red licorice and brown spice usher into the blend courtesy of...

Batch #29

Batch #29, in another spectacular California vintage, Winemaker Bob Blue drew on a base of dry-farmed, head-trained Zinfandel vines from Mendocino County to craft this nuanced red. These choice vineyards lend the wine tremendous depth, classic structure and red fruit notes balanced by subtle spice. Hedonistic, juicy Zinfandel from Lodi (11%) brings round tannins and opulent notes of dark fruit to the 2015 1000 Stories Zinfandel. Attractive flavors of red licorice and brown spice usher into the blend courtesy of...

Batch #30

Batch #30, in another spectacular California vintage, Winemaker Bob Blue drew on a base of dry-farmed, head-trained Zinfandel vines from Mendocino County to craft this nuanced red. These choice vineyards lend the wine tremendous depth, classic structure and red fruit notes balanced by subtle spice. Hedonistic, juicy Zinfandel from Lodi (8%) brings round tannins and opulent notes of dark fruit to the 2015 1000 Stories Zinfandel. Attractive flavors of red licorice and brown spice usher into the blend courtesy of...

Batch #31

Batch #31, in another spectacular California vintage, Winemaker Bob Blue drew on a base of dry-farmed, head-trained Zinfandel vines from Mendocino County to craft this nuanced red. These choice vineyards lend the wine tremendous depth, classic structure and red fruit notes balanced by subtle spice. Hedonistic, juicy Zinfandel from Lodi (8%) brings round tannins and opulent notes of dark fruit to the 2015 1000 Stories Zinfandel. Attractive flavors of red licorice and brown spice usher into the blend courtesy of...

Batch #32

Batch #32, in another spectacular California vintage, Winemaker Bob Blue drew on a base of dry-farmed, head-trained Zinfandel vines from Mendocino County to craft this nuanced red. These choice vineyards lend the wine tremendous depth, classic structure and red fruit notes balanced by subtle spice. Hedonistic, juicy Zinfandel from Lodi (14%) brings round tannins and opulent notes of dark fruit to the 2015 1000 Stories Zinfandel. Attractive flavors of red licorice and brown spice usher into the blend courtesy of...

Batch #33

Batch #33, another spectacular California vintage, Winemaker Bob Blue drew on a base of dry-farmed, head-trained Zinfandel vines from Mendocino County to craft this nuanced red. These choice vineyards lend the wine tremendous depth, classic structure and red fruit notes balanced by subtle spice. Hedonistic, juicy Zinfandel from Lodi (11%) brings round tannins and opulent notes of dark fruit to the 2015 1000 Stories Zinfandel. Attractive flavors of red licorice and brown spice usher into the blend courtesy of Paso...

Batch #34

Batch 34, in another spectacular California vintage, Winemaker Bob Blue drew on a base of dry-farmed, head-trained Zinfandel vines from Mendocino County to craft this nuanced red. These choice vineyards lend the wine tremendous depth, classic structure and red fruit notes balanced by subtle spice. Hedonistic, juicy Zinfandel from Lodi (11%) brings round tannins and opulent notes of dark fruit to the 2015 1000 Stories Zinfandel. Attractive flavors of red licorice and brown spice usher into the blend courtesy of...

Batch #35

Batch #35, in another spectacular California vintage, Winemaker Bob Blue drew on a base of dry-farmed, head-trained Zinfandel vines from Mendocino County to craft this nuanced red. These choice vineyards lend the wine tremendous depth, classic structure and red fruit notes balanced by subtle spice. Hedonistic, juicy Zinfandel from Lodi (11%) brings round tannins and opulent notes of dark fruit to the 2015 1000 Stories Zinfandel. Attractive flavors of red licorice and brown spice usher into the blend courtesy of...

Batch #36

Batch #36, in another spectacular California vintage, Winemaker Bob Blue drew on a base of dry-farmed, head-trained Zinfandel vines from Mendocino County to craft this nuanced red. These choice vineyards lend the wine tremendous depth, classic structure and red fruit notes balanced by subtle spice. Hedonistic, juicy Zinfandel from Lodi (11%) brings round tannins and opulent notes of dark fruit to the 2015 1000 Stories Zinfandel. Attractive flavors of red licorice and brown spice usher into the blend courtesy of...

Batch #37

Batch #37, in another spectacular California vintage, Winemaker Bob Blue drew on a base of dry-farmed, head-trained Zinfandel vines from Mendocino County to craft this nuanced red. These choice vineyards lend the wine tremendous depth, classic structure and red fruit notes balanced by subtle spice. Hedonistic, juicy Zinfandel from Lodi (11%) brings round tannins and opulent notes of dark fruit to the 2015 1000 Stories Zinfandel. Attractive flavors of red licorice and brown spice usher into the blend courtesy of...

Batch #38

Batch #38, in another spectacular California vintage, Winemaker Bob Blue drew on a base of dry-farmed, head-trained Zinfandel vines from Mendocino County to craft this nuanced red. These choice vineyards lend the wine tremendous depth, classic structure and red fruit notes balanced by subtle spice. Hedonistic, juicy Zinfandel from Lodi (11%) brings round tannins and opulent notes of dark fruit to the 2015 1000 Stories Zinfandel. Attractive flavors of red licorice and brown spice usher into the blend courtesy of...

Batch #39

Batch #39, in another spectacular California vintage, Winemaker Bob Blue drew on a base of dry-farmed, head-trained Zinfandel vines from Mendocino County to craft this nuanced red. The result is epic depth, classic structure and red fruit notes balanced by subtle spice. Flavors of red licorice and brown spice usher into the blend courtesy of Paso Robles vineyards, while a touch of soulful Lake County Petite Sirah completes the wine, contributing strong color and profound suggestions of black pepper. Hedonistic,...

Batch #40

Batch #40, in another spectacular California vintage, Winemaker Bob Blue drew on a base of dry-farmed, head-trained Zinfandel vines from Mendocino County to craft this nuanced red. The result is epic depth, classic structure and red fruit notes balanced by subtle spice. Flavors of red licorice and brown spice usher into the blend courtesy of Paso Robles vineyards, while a touch of soulful Lake County Petite Sirah completes the wine, contributing strong color and profound suggestions of black pepper. Hedonistic,...

Batch #41

Batch #41, in another spectacular California vintage, Winemaker Bob Blue drew on a base of dry-farmed, head-trained Zinfandel vines from Mendocino County to craft this nuanced red. These choice vineyards lend the wine tremendous depth, classic structure and red fruit notes balanced by subtle spice. Attractive flavors of red licorice and brown spice .usher into the blend courtesy of Paso Robles vineyards. Hedonistic, juicy Zinfandel from Lodi brings round tannins and opulent notes of dark fruit, while a touch of...

2016 Zinfandel - Batch 42

Batch #42

Batch #43

Batch #43, in another spectacular California vintage, Winemaker Bob Blue drew on a base of dry-farmed, head-trained Zinfandel vines from Mendocino County to craft this nuanced red. These choice vineyards lend the wine tremendous depth, classic structure and red fruit notes balanced by subtle spice. Attractive flavors of red licorice and brown spice usher into the blend courtesy of Paso Robles vineyards, while a touch of soulful Lake County Petite Sirah completes the wine, contributing depth of color and profound...

Batch #44

Batch #44 –– the wine marries Mendocino’s historic old-vine Zinfandel sites with vineyards in Paso Robles, Lodi and Amador County. Zinfandel lends a generous core of ripe fruit, accented by fragrant notes of spice box and sautéed herbs, while Petite Sirah imparts considerable density, minerality and an unmistakeable ruby-purple hue. In signature 1000 Stories fashion, this batch was aged in traditional French and American oak, with a portion finished in charred bourbon barrels before the final blend was assembled.

Batch #46

Batch #46 is another spectacular California vintage, Winemaker Bob Blue drew on a base of dry-farmed, head-trained Zinfandel vines from Mendocino County to craft this nuanced red. These choice vineyards lend the wine tremendous depth, classic structure and red fruit notes balanced by subtle spice. Attractive flavors of red licorice and brown spice usher into the blend courtesy of Paso Robles vineyards, while a touch of soulful Lake County Petite Sirah completes the wine, contributing depth of color and profound...

Batch #47

Batch #47 features fruit from the celebrated Paso region—often compared to France’s Rhône Valley, renowned for full-bodied, spicy reds—lend Batch 47 ripe, soulful notes of cherry licorice and black pepper. Dry-farmed, head-trained Zinfandel vines from heritage Mendocino County vineyards (26%) add depth, classic structure and red fruit notes to the batch, while vineyards in Lodi and the Sierra Foothills contribute rich texture, weight and an energizing mineral quality. A touch of Petite Sirah (15%) rounds out the blend, adding layered...

Batch #48

Batch #48 Winemaker Bob Blue drew on a base of heritage Mendocino County (33%) and Paso Robles (33%) vineyards for this bold and texturally layered Zinfandel. Dry-farmed, head-trained Zinfandel vines from Mendocino imbue depth, classic structure and red fruit notes to the blend, while premium coastal grapes from the Paso Robles AVA lend polished tannins, depth of structure and enticing aromas of Asian spices and cherry licorice. Individual lots for this intriguing wine began the aging process in traditional American...

Batch #49

Batch 49 began the aging process in traditional American and French oak barrels before being introduced to new bourbon barrels. The characteristic flavors from these sought-after vessels come through beautifully in Batch 49, imparting attractive smoky notes to the nose and palate. Richly flavored vanilla, dried herbs and a hint of caramel offer a lasting impression. For the last winemaking step, the wine was matured in used bourbon barrels–some as many as 13 years old–from a selection of America’s most...

Batch #50

Batch #50 is another spectacular California vintage, Winemaker Bob Blue drew on a base of dry-farmed, head-trained Zinfandel vines from Mendocino County to craft this nuanced red. These choice vineyards lend the wine tremendous depth, classic structure and red fruit notes balanced by subtle spice. Attractive flavors of red licorice and brown spice usher into the blend courtesy of Paso Robles vineyards, while a touch of soulful Lake County Petite Sirah completes the wine, contributing depth of color and profound...

Batch #51

Batch #51, in another spectacular California vintage, Winemaker Bob Blue drew on a base of dry-farmed, head-trained Zinfandel vines from Mendocino County to craft this nuanced red. These choice vineyards lend the wine tremendous depth, classic structure and red fruit notes balanced by subtle spice. Attractive flavors of red licorice and brown spice usher into the blend courtesy of Paso Robles vineyards, while a touch of soulful Lake County Petite Sirah completes the wine, contributing depth of color and profound...

2016 Zinfandel Batch #52

Batch #52

Batch #54

Batch 54 grants a full range of stone fruit, from candied apricot to Bing cherry, alongside luscious berries. The mid-palate reveals sultry hints of grilled meats, plowed earth, star anise and a hint of black cardamom. On the finish, our unique bourbon-barrel aging process lent a bruleéd caramel warmth to the wine, giving it greater depth and character

Batch #55

Batch 55 embodies an opulent vintage, which saw its fruit grow amid lush rainfall and balmy temperatures. Nuanced aromas of sun-baked raspberry, crushed blueberry, freshly-turned earth and hints of nutmeg swirl in the glass, segueing to a palate of jammy blackberries, clove and caramel. This blend showcases Zinfandel’s warm, luscious character, accentuated by time spent in our charred bourbon barrels, which lent a graceful, smoky finish to the wine.

Batch #56

Batch 56, which marries grapes grown throughout California in 2017’s warm and rainy climate, shows ripe, abundant fruit and spice. We release 1000 Stories Zinfandel in batches to reflect a unique mix of grape varieties, vineyards and bourbon barrels—no two batches are the same. Batch 56 offers an inviting palate of ripe blueberry, dried fig, cinnamon and cocoa. This Zinfandel is a classic example of the variety’s lush character, which, emphasized by time in our signature bourbon barrels, finishes with...

2017 Zinfandel - Batch 57

Batch #57

Batch #58

Batch 58 is a release from 2017, a vintage characterized by a warmer-than-usual climate, which allowed the grapes to ripen to their signature richness. Baked fig, black currant, cinnamon and clove bound from the glass in a mosaic of aromas, segueing to a silken and spiced palate of blueberry compote, toffee and pipe tobacco.

Batch #59

Batch 59 is a release from 2017, a vintage characterized by a warmer-than-usual climate, which allowed the grapes to ripen to their signature richness. Batch 59 is a full-bodied, rich wine with ripe fruit notes of dried cherry and bramble. A thread of vanilla spice, mocha and butterscotch hints at the character of our older bourbon barrels.

Batch #60

Batch #60 is a release from 2017, a vintage characterized by a warmer-than-usual climate, which allowed the grapes to ripen to their signature richness. Batch 60 is a full-bodied, rich wine with ripe fruit notes of dried cherry and bramble. A thread of vanilla spice, mocha and butterscotch hints at the character of our older bourbon barrels.

2017 Zinfandel - Batch 61

Batch #61

2017 Zinfandel - Batch 62

Batch #62

Batch #63

Batch #63—the first of 2018’s bountiful vintage—is nicely balanced, with plenty of spice and fruit-forward character on the palate. Classic Zinfandel flavors of ripe cherry and dark bramble fruit are balanced by charred bourbon barrel accents of toffee, nutmeg and vanilla for a deep, rich finish. We release 1000 Stories Zinfandel in batches to reflect a unique mix of grape varieties, vineyards and bourbon barrels—no two batches are the same.

Batch #64

Batch #64 leads with a spicy, bold structure, framed by a thread of red plum and dark cassis. Zinfandel’s characteristic licorice and star anise shine through, balanced by signature bourbon barrel notes of dried herbs and vanilla. We release 1000 Stories Zinfandel in batches to reflect a unique mix of grape varieties, vineyards and bourbon barrels—no two batches are the same.

Batch #65

Batch #65 offers an exceptionally smooth wine with layered notes of dark berry, ripe fig and mocha. Our bourbon barrels gave the wine its warm notes of dried orange, brown sugar and elegant cognac. We release 1000 Stories Zinfandel in batches to reflect a unique mix of grape varieties, vineyards and bourbon barrels—no two batches are the same.

2018 Zinfandel - Batch 66

Batch #66

Batch #67

Batch #67, We release 1000 Stories Zinfandel in batches to reflect a unique mix of grape varieties, vineyards and bourbon barrels—no two batches are the same. Batch 67 offers classic Zinfandel notes of raspberry, blueberry and tobacco on the palate, layered over a bourbon-barrel thread of caramel, vanilla and smoky hazelnut. The finish is smooth and structured, with hints of nutmeg and sweet coconut.

Batch #69

Batch #69 is defined by rich, ripe fruit and a hint of bourbon-barrel char. A backbone of herbs and spice supports generous Zinfandel flavors of raspberry and cassis, as the subtle suggestion of smoked meat gives way to a burnt-sugar and vanilla finish. We release 1000 Stories Zinfandel in batches to reflect a unique mix of grape varieties, vineyards and bourbon barrels—no two batches are the same.

Batch #70

Batch #70 is incredibly complex with layered aromas of plum and raspberry, framed by classic Zinfandel notes of black pepper spice and clove. We finished a portion of the wine in older bourbon barrels—with a touch of more heavily charred first-fill barrels—lending a smoky character to the finish. We release 1000 Stories Zinfandel in batches to reflect a unique mix of grape varieties, vineyards and bourbon barrels—no two batches are the same.

2018 Zinfandel - Batch 71

Batch #71

2018 Zinfandel - Batch 72

Batch #72

Batch #73

Batch #73 is dominated by a rich vanilla character, courtesy of our seasoned bourbon barrels. Juicy notes of cherry, plum and cassis are balanced by a savory hint of smoked meat, culminating in a burnt-sugar finish. We release 1000 Stories Zinfandel in batches to reflect a unique mix of grape varieties, vineyards and bourbon barrels—no two batches are the same.

Batch #74

Batch #74 delivers juicy layers of plum, cherry and blackberry woven over a thread of black pepper spice. Two months of bourbon barrel aging lends vanilla and whiskey accents in the glass, culminating in a warm caramel finish. We release 1000 Stories Zinfandel in batches to reflect a unique mix of grape varieties, vineyards and bourbon barrels—no two batches are the same.

Batch #75

Batch 75 shows great depth of flavor with notes of raspberry and blackberry jam layered over a savory thread of smoked meat and spice. Bourbon barrel accents of vanilla, butterscotch and charred oak give the wine a richly textured finish. We release 1000 Stories Zinfandel in batches to reflect a unique mix of grape varieties, vineyards and bourbon barrels—no two batches are the same.

Batch #76

We release 1000 Stories Zinfandel in batches to reflect a unique mix of grape varieties, vineyards and bourbon barrels—no two batches are the same. Batch 76 has Zinfandel’s classic bramble berry notes of ripe raspberry from Mendocino and stewed cherry pie from Paso Robles. Aging in older bourbon barrels for two months gave this batch its signature whiskey-oak notes of char, dried herbs and vanilla.

Batch #77

Batch 77 opens with complex notes of raspberry, stewed cherry and cassis, layered over a thread of smoked meat and tobacco. The bourbon barrels in this batch gave the wine a subtle smoky character, enveloped in a warm, vanilla-rich finish. We release 1000 Stories Zinfandel in batches to reflect a unique mix of grape varieties, vineyards and bourbon barrels—no two batches are the same.

Batch #78

Batch #78 –– we release 1000 Stories Zinfandel in batches to reflect a unique mix of grape varieties, vineyards and bourbon barrels—no two batches are the same. This batch features rich cherry and boysenberry fruit highlighted by warm baking spice and dried plum, fig and date aromas, almost reminiscent of an Italian Amarone. Graphite and mineral notes are rounded by the soft, supple mouthfeel. The bourbon barrels in this batch give the wine a rich vanilla flavor that lingers on...

Batch #79

This Zinfandel batch features rich, jammy fruit with concentrated spice framing red and black berry fruit highlighted by warm baking spices like cloves and cinnamon. The warm spice mingles with vanilla and charred sugar notes from aging in the bourbon barrels.

2018 Zinfandel - Batch 81

Batch #81

2018 Zinfandel - Batch 82

Batch #82

2020 Zinfandel - Batch 83

Batch #83

2020 Zinfandel - Batch 85

Batch #85

1000 STORIES ZINFANDEL 2020 – BATCH 86

Batch #86

Our Zinfandel Batch 86 is bursting with red fruit aromas typical of Zinfandel – strawberry, raspberry and cherry fill the glass. Batch 86 spent more time aging in Bourbon barrels than most of our Zinfandels and it shows in the profile: sweet components like caramel, toffee and also some dry herb and spice notes are prominently displayed.

1000 Stories Zinfandel 2021 - Batch 87

Batch #87

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 PRICE: $18.99 WINE CLUB PRICE: $15.19

Batch #88

1000 Stories Zinfandel is released in batches to reflect a unique mix of grape varieties, vineyards, and bourbon barrels. No two batches are the same. The layered flavors of Zinfandel coupled with our bold barrel ageing method result in notes of cranberries, prunes, Marcona almonds, toffee, oregano and thyme.

Batch #89

1000 Stories Zinfandel is released in batches to reflect a unique mix of grape varieties, vineyards, and bourbon barrels. No two batches are the same. The layered flavors of Zinfandel coupled with our bold barrel ageing method result in notes of cranberries, prunes, Marcona almonds, toffee, oregano and thyme.

Batch #90

In the bold tradition of 1000 Stories, Batch 90 was aged in French and American oak barrels, then finished in aged bourbon barrels. Our Zinfandel Batch 90 is light to medium bodied with a silky texture and long finish. The layered flavors of Zinfandel coupled with our bold barrel ageing method result in notes of cranberries, dark cherries, currants, cinnamon, vanilla beans, toffee and dried herbs.

Batch #91

1000 Stories Zinfandel is released in batches to reflect a unique mix of grape varieties, vineyards, and bourbon barrels. No two batches are the same. The layered flavors of Zinfandel coupled with our bold barrel ageing method result in notes of cranberries, prunes, Marcona almonds, toffee, oregano and thyme.

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