WINEMAKER’S NOTES:
Beran Sonoma County Zinfandel 2013 is a great addition to the Beran portfolio. It shows all the classic characters that Moon Mountain and Alexander Valley Zinfandels are known for. We created an elegant, complex, and beautifully structured Zinfandel by picking the grapes at optimal ripeness, then following that with extended fruit maceration of up to 30 days. The wine rested for 12 months in a combination of American and French oak before bottling.
Aromas of just-baked blueberry pie, raspberry, and dark chocolate with hints of sweet baking spice and vanillin oak. It is rich and yet also elegant, this wine has beautiful red and black berry fruit flavors, with hints of cloves and pepper with a long finish. Medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins, gorgeous palate-weight, and a persistent elegant finish.
FOOD PAIRINGS:
Beran Sonoma County Zinfandel pairs well with a wide variety of foods, however we recommend enjoying it with salami and hard cheeses like aged cheddar or Manchego, as well as barbecued steaks or hearty pasta dishes with meat or tomato-based sauces.
