Wine -1 bottle Terra d'Oro 2013 Zinfandel, Deaver Vineyard
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Description
Tasting Notes
The Terra d'Oro 2013 Deaver Zinfandel showcases vibrant aromas of ripe fruit and warm, inviting baking spices. Juicy and rich red raspberries, dried blueberries, allspice, clove and a touch of cinnamon rest on the palate. An opulent mouthfeel with a clean, focused finish completes this wine-another remarkable vintage from the historic Deaver field.
Vineyard Notes
The Deaver Vineyard is one of the original Zinfandel plantings in Amador County and the vines have served as parent cuttings for decades. Grapes for the Terra d'Oro 2013 Deaver Zinfandel come from a 20-acre shallow and rocky lot consisting of 136 year old Zinfandel vines. The vines continue to grow deeper into the soil as years pass and vigorously pull nutrients from multiple layers, producing highly concentrated fruit.
Production Notes
The very limited amount fo fruit is handpicked in small bins and crushed at the winery. After gentle pressing, the wine is aged 14 months in premium French and American oak barrels.
Winemaker Notes
Winemaker Chris Leamy takes pride in the careful selection of yeast strains and pump-over techniques designed to extract flavor and character of the grapes unique to the Deaver Vineyard.
Food Pairing Notes
For a zesty pairing, serve the TdO 2013 Deaver Zin with spiced pulled pork sandwiches or molé pork and chile verde.
Special Instructions
ranslated as "Land of Gold," Terra d'Oro receives its mother lode in the form of pristine grapes. The label pays tribute to its Italian heritage by generating fantastic Pinot Grigios and Barberas, along with single-vineyard Zinfandels. It's a tradition that shines through with every offering.
Zinfandel is Terra d'Oro's passion, and lucky for wine enthusiasts everywhere, the region is blessed with perfect growing conditions for this world-class varietal. Terra d'Oro does not just offer its traditional Amador Zinfandel for all seasons. Instead, the winemakers have perfected three unique, single-vineyard Zinfandels: Home Vineyard Zinfandel (a small, sustainably farmed Zinfandel); School House Road (SHR) Zinfandel (a true field blend of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah and Barbera); and Deaver Vineyard Zinfandel (a real Old Vine, farmed from a vineyard planted in 1881).
In addition to producing top-notch Zinfandels, Terra d'Oro finds it difficult to ignore its Italian roots, mainly because Italian varietals make such food-friendly wines. There is something about the climate, elevation, and rich, rocky soil that allows traditional Italian varietals to not simply thrive here—but actually achieve true greatness. Many early Italian settlers sensed this and widely planted vineyards with the grapes that they knew best.
Terra d'Oro is extremely fortunate that two of Italy's most revered red wines—Sangiovese (out of Tuscany) and Barbera (out of Piedmonte)—thrive in the rocky, iron-rich soils of Amador County. These grapes develop into lush, well-balanced wines suitable for aging or immediate consumption. The Amador County Rosé, made from Nebbiolo grapes, displays a wonderful, off-dry style preferred by Europeans for centuries. Terra d'Oro also calls on carefully selected vineyards throughout California for its Moscato and targets Santa Barbara for its Pinot Grigio, resulting in crisp, vibrant, easy-drinking white wines.