Dark Horse Zinfandel

Winemaker Beth Liston also has a penchant for the Zinfandel grape. The grape that helped put California's wine region on the map and, incidentally, thrives in the warm climate. According to Liston, the beautiful and rich quality of Dark Horse wines is due to a blend of classic and innovative techniques. For her, it ... Read more
Vintage 2023
Size 0.75L
Grapes
Aromas & flavours
Blueberry Ripe cherry Red fruits Tobacco Spiciness Chocolate Liquorice
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Number of bottles Total 68,70
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How this wine tastes

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Flavour profile

Complexity
Moderately complex

Aromas & flavours

Grape & vineyard

Blueberry Ripe cherry Red fruits

Winemaking & ageing

Tobacco Spiciness Chocolate Liquorice

From vineyard to bottle

The origin, grapes and craftsmanship behind this wine.

Winemaker Beth Liston also has a penchant for the Zinfandel grape. The grape that helped put California's wine region on the map and, incidentally, thrives in the warm climate. According to Liston, the beautiful and rich quality of Dark Horse wines is due to a blend of classic and innovative techniques. For her, it all starts with the vines of Dark Horse; every day she takes a ride on her black horse to check on her grapes. This is also where the name of this beautiful winery comes from, and if you look closely at the horse's head, you'll see a wine glass. This demonstrates that the black horse is crucial to the wines, because only with a perfect harvest can top-notch wines be made from the Zinfandel grape.

When the Zinfandel grapes reach perfect ripeness, they are harvested in the early morning. This meticulous work ensures only the finest bunches are picked for this red Dark Horse. They are transported in small crates to the Dark Horse press, where the beautiful Zinfandel spa is then aged in oak barrels for at least eight months. During this period, it develops its style and power, becoming the Original Dark Horse wine.

Dark Horse Zinfandel is a true gem in this series. The Zinfandel grape thrives in California, making this region a privilege to produce a perfect wine. This Dark Horse red wine boasts a beautiful, deep red color. The aroma offers lovely notes of tobacco, blueberries, ripe cherries, and a delightful spice. The palate is phenomenal. Wonderfully subtle tannins and hints of chocolate, ripe red fruit, licorice, and a touch of tobacco. A wine to truly savor or enjoy with a delicious meat dish.
Dark Horse Zinfandel
The wineryDark Horse California · America
Vintage 2023
The 2022 vintage for Californian Zinfandel has been rated excellent with a score of 90 points. The wines from this year are very approachable and ready to drink early.

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The wine

Red · Zinfandel · 2023
Wine type
Red
Varietal(s)
Zinfandel
Vintage
2023
Size
0.75 L
Alcohol content
14.5%
Closure
-

Origin & winery

America · California
Producer
Dark Horse
Country
America
Region
California
Appellation
-

Terroir & maturation

A minimum of eight months in oak barrels.
Soil
-
Maturation
A minimum of eight months in oak barrels.
Oak aged
Yes
Single grape variety
Yes
Sparkling
No
Malolactic conversion
Yes
Taste style
Smooth Red

Serving & cellaring

Meat dish, Barbecue meat, Strong cheeses
Ideal serving temperature
16° - 18°C
Drinking Window
2024–2027
Food Pairing
Meat dish,
Barbecue meat,
Strong cheeses

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