Unfortunately the July 4th weekend was pretty much a wash out in Florida. With 4 days of rain and clouds and more on the way, the lack of sunshine has me shying away from those summer whites and reaching for Shenandoah Vineyards Special Reserve Zinfandel.
Aromas are full of spice and blackberry, flavors are well balanced with lush Bing cherries, plums and a hint of earth on the finish. The tannins are smooth and not too bold. The wine has a nice smooth mouthfeel and is perfect for summer drinking even when the sun isn’t shining.
Founded by Leon and Shirley Sobon in 1977, Shenandoah Vineyards is still family owned and part of the Sobon Family Wines and Estate. The wineries have operated for over 32-years and emphasize high fruit and low tannin wines.
The Shenandoah wines are produced in the Amador Zinfandel style. In the 1970’s, Amador County wine growers were known for producing high alcohol wines as a result of late harvesting. While the wines appealed immensely to some, to others the wines were over the top. Because Zinfandel grapes ripen unevenly and the over ripe grapes can produce overly sweet and higher alcohol wines. The wines are now produced with more finesse producing robust full-bodied and well balanced wines.
Don’t get this California region confused with the region by the same name in Virginia. Located in Plymouth, CA Shenandoah Valley terroir produces grapes with a richness and intensity not found in other regions. As the least elevated AVA the Valley has the warmest climate providing for a longer growing period. Wineries in this region focus on Zinfandel, where the grapes are able to develop high sugar levels producing full-bodied and spicy wines.
As my summer tan begins to fade due to the lack of sunshine, at least my wine choices are still shining bright.
Aromas are full of spice and blackberry, flavors are well balanced with lush Bing cherries, plums and a hint of earth on the finish. The tannins are smooth and not too bold. The wine has a nice smooth mouthfeel and is perfect for summer drinking even when the sun isn’t shining.
Founded by Leon and Shirley Sobon in 1977, Shenandoah Vineyards is still family owned and part of the Sobon Family Wines and Estate. The wineries have operated for over 32-years and emphasize high fruit and low tannin wines.
The Shenandoah wines are produced in the Amador Zinfandel style. In the 1970’s, Amador County wine growers were known for producing high alcohol wines as a result of late harvesting. While the wines appealed immensely to some, to others the wines were over the top. Because Zinfandel grapes ripen unevenly and the over ripe grapes can produce overly sweet and higher alcohol wines. The wines are now produced with more finesse producing robust full-bodied and well balanced wines.
Don’t get this California region confused with the region by the same name in Virginia. Located in Plymouth, CA Shenandoah Valley terroir produces grapes with a richness and intensity not found in other regions. As the least elevated AVA the Valley has the warmest climate providing for a longer growing period. Wineries in this region focus on Zinfandel, where the grapes are able to develop high sugar levels producing full-bodied and spicy wines.
As my summer tan begins to fade due to the lack of sunshine, at least my wine choices are still shining bright.
My rating - 
Too good to put down
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