2023 SALDO ZINFANDEL CALIFORNIA

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Discover the rich and complex Saldo Zinfandel, crafted with precision and care. Fermented in stainless steel tanks and aged for 9 months in a blend of new American and French oak, this wine offers a captivating aroma of blackberries, dark chocolate, black pepper, cinnamon, coffee, and prunes. Enjoy its soft mouthfeel, bright acidity, and long, concentrated flavor that makes every sip memorable.

Black, dark chocolate, black pepper, cinnamon, coffee, and prunes with a
soft mouthfeel, bright acidity, and a long, concentrated finish.

ABV 15.5%

Vintage 2023

Appellation California

Aging Aged 9 months in new American oak (30%) and French oak (5%)

We fermented our SALDO Zinfandel in stainless steel tanks, starting with a cold maceration period of three days. This technique is used to extract a rich color and ensure better mixing in the tank, which is important for accurately measuring sugar and acidity levels. After alcoholic fermentation, the wine was then transferred to barrels for nine months of aging in new American oak (30%) and French oak (5%), adding depth, texture, and complexity to the final blend.

Chef Brett recommends pairing SALDO with BBQ Baby Back Ribs or Five Spice Crusted Ahi Tuna.

The 2023 growing season was marked by heavy winter rains, which helped refill reservoirs and maintain soil moisture—setting up favorable conditions for a strong fruit set and healthy crops. Bloom occurred at the end of June,
followed by moderate temperatures through July. Cooler temperatures in August and September extended the fruit’s hangtime and pushed harvest into late October. This extended ripening period allowed the fruit to develop a deep, intense color with well-balanced tannins and acidity.