California Zinfandel Discovery Collection (USA)

California Zinfandel Discovery Collection (USA)You cant talk about American wines without mentioning California's Napa Valley, home to some of the worlds boldest Zinfandels and creamiest Chardonnays. This classic Cali Zin mix captures all the abundant fruit with aromas of red & black fruits, toasted oak and a touch of spice from this region. Californian Zinfandel has captured the attention of kiwi wine drinkers in the last few years with its big bold flavours, if you are already on this train or

You can’t talk about American wines without mentioning California's Napa Valley, home to some of the world’s boldest Zinfandels and creamiest Chardonnays. This classic Cali Zin mix captures all the abundant fruit with aromas of red & black fruits, toasted oak and a touch of spice from this region.

Californian Zinfandel has captured the attention of kiwi wine drinkers in the last few years with its big bold flavours, if you are already on this train or new to it this mix is a classic and you won’t be disappointed.

Collection includes:

2 x Gnarly Head Old Vine Zinfandel 2020 (California)

Awarded Platinum Medal & 94/100 Points: Monterey International Wine Competition 2022
Awarded Gold Medal & 92/100 Points: Sunset International 2022
Awarded 90/100 Points: United States Review, The Tasting Panel, Feb 2021
Awarded Silver Medal: The Grand International Wine Awards Mundus Vini 2022

"Brushy aromas and flavours and a sturdy body are hallmark notes for this red grown on old, gnarly, untamed vines. Toasted graham cracker and cocoa cedar merge with blue plum, for a hearty – yet juicy – core. French and American oak impart creaminess and spice. A tribute to Lodi!" United States Review, The Tasting Panel, Feb 2021

This Zinfandel is a bold wine grown from some of the oldest vines in California. Gnarly Head’s untamed vines produce full-flavored grapes, dense with aromas of blackberry bramble, juicy plum, and toasted oak. This medium-bodied wine boasts a balanced acidity and supple tannins for those who like big wines with a little attitude.

2 x Clay Creek Vineyards Old Vine Zinfandel 2020 (California)

Awarded 94/100 & 5 Stars: Sam Kim, The Wine Orbit, Dec 2021

"A delectably appealing wine, showing dark and purple fruit aromas with nuances of floral, hazelnut, olive and cocoa on the nose. The palate displays excellent weight and succulent fruit flavours, beautifully complemented by plush texture and silky tannins. Flavoursome and satisfying. At its best: now to 2030" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

The 2020 Clay Creek Vineyards Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel is a bold wine opening with rich aromas of blackberry bramble, black raspberry, toasted oak and hints of rose. This fruit forward wine boasts intense flavors of blackberry, dark plum and lingering oak nuances. Balanced acidity and supple tannins add complexity and depth to the finish.

Alc: 14.5%

2 x Three Finger Jack Old Vine Lodi Zinfandel 2019 (California)

The Three Finger Jack Old Vine Zinfandel is bold and concentrated, opening with rich aromas of black raspberry, toasty oak, roasted coffee and plum. Intense flavours of jammy blackberry, black cherry and spice liven the palate of this bold Zinfandel. Balanced acidity and smooth tannins add complexity and depth to a lingering finish.

Alc: 14.5%