2018 | Girard Winery | Old Vine Zinfandel

Bold aromas of juicy blackberry, raspberry and pepper leap from the glass, laced with baking spice and floral aromas. The palate showcases elegant black cherry and flavors and the finish is reveals savory barrel toast notes thanks to the American oak, while the Hungarian oak elevates Zinfandels’ characteristic sweet spice, and affords the wine a smooth and luxurious finish.

Producer Information

Girard Winery is a wine producer based in the Calistoga subregion of the Napa Valley. As well as sourcing local fruit, the estate works with winegrowers across some of the region's most renowned sub-appellations, including Rutherford, Diamond Mountain District and St Helena. The winery was founded in 1975 by father and son Steve and Steve Girard. For the last 20 years, the winery has been owned by wine industry businessman Pat Roney. The estate's portfolio is dominated by red wine grape varieties, particularly Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petite Sirah. Girard's flagship wine, Artistry, is a Bordeaux-style blend of predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, with smaller quantities of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot. These grapes are sourced from a variety of vineyards in Atlas Peak, Oakville, St Helena and Yountville. In general, Girard's red wines are aged in 100 percent French oak barrels, although the Petite Sirah spends approximately 18 months in barrels of French, American and Hungarian oak, about a third of which are new. The smaller selection of white wines includes a Russian River Valley Chardonnay aged for 11 months in French oak, and a Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc vinified in stainless steel tanks. Girard Winery also produces a range of varietal Cabernet Sauvignon wines under the Mountain Series label. As the name suggests, these wines are sourced from mountain vineyards in Mount Veeder, Howell Mountain and Diamond Mountain District. The estate's production facilities are situated in Calistoga. The winery uses a variety of energy-saving processes to reduce its negative impact on the environment, including the treatment of wastewater and the recycling of carbon dioxide. Girard is part of Roney's Vintage Wine Estates group – a portfolio of companies which includes the neighboring Clos Pegase and the Washington State-based Owen Roe.

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