2021 Mount Peak "Rattlesnake" Sonoma Valley Zinfandel
Insider's Advantage
93JS
92RP
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James Suckling
Reviewed May 2024A burly, full-bodied wine overflowing with dried fruit flavors. Made from grapes from the Louis M. Martini Monte Rosso vineyard and dosed with 5% petite sirah. Moderate tannins and a surprising dash of good fruit acidity keep it lively while being super-ripe and rather high in alcohol. Dried grapes, dried plums, blackberries and hints of black pepper and orange oil.
Professional Reviews
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Wine Advocate
The 2021 Zinfandel Rattlesnake contains 6% Petite Sirah and was matured for 14 months in 30% new French and American oak. It has open, inviting aromas of red and black cherries and plums, charcuterie, cardamom and star anise. The full-bodied palate is velvety and refreshing with layered, perfumed flavors, integrated oak spices and a long finish.
Notes
From dry-farmed, old-vine plantings planted on well-drained, loamy soils in the rolling hills of Lodi, this Zinfandel reflects the warmth and diurnal swing of the 2021 season with vivid fruit and lively acidity. The year’s steady ripening delivered concentrated blackberry and raspberry, cracked black pepper, licorice, and a hint of earthy spice, wrapped in supple tannins. Made in a focused, vineyard-driven style, the wine is generous but balanced, finishing long with a savory, slightly dusty mineral edge that speaks to its site.
Details
| Origin | Sonoma County, California, United States |
|---|---|
| Type/Varietal | Zinfandel |
| Alcohol Content | 14.5% |
| SKU | 1976878 |