Winery Bruce PatchClopton Vineyard Old Vine Zinfandel
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The Clopton Vineyard Old Vine Zinfandel of the Winery Bruce Patch is in the top 0 of wines of Russian River Valley.
Details and technical informations about Winery Bruce Patch's Clopton Vineyard Old Vine Zinfandel.
Discover the grape variety: Maraština
Structured, rich dry whites with a pale golden colour, a broad palate and moderate acidity; signature aromas of almond, yellow fruits (pear, quince), white flowers (acacia) and saline Dalmatian marine notes. Also made into sweet Prošek with dried fruits and honey. Thrives on the calcareous coastal terroirs of the Adriatic in Dalmatia. Indigenous Croatian white grape from Dalmatia, identical to Italian Rukatac.
Informations about the Winery Bruce Patch
The Winery Bruce Patch is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 13 wines for sale in the of Russian River Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Russian River Valley
Cool climate ideal for elegant Pinot Noir and balanced Chardonnay: fine, silky reds with aromas of cherry, raspberry, undergrowth and sweet spice, fine acidity and velvety tannins. Textured Chardonnay with notes of apple, citrus and butter, measured oak. Also gourmet Zinfandels and traditional-method sparklers. Sonoma AVA cooled by the Pacific fog of the Petaluma Gap, alluvial and volcanic soils.
The wine region of California
Powerful, sunny reds: dense Napa Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, chocolate, tobacco, ample tannins), spicy, jammy Zinfandel from the Sierra Foothills, silky red-fruited Pinot Noir on the cool coast (Sonoma, Russian River, Central Coast). Opulent, buttery Chardonnay, notes of yellow fruit and vanilla. Varied climate, from the hot interior to the Pacific-cooled coast. 80% of US production, 139 AVAs including Napa (1st AVA, 1981).
The word of the wine: Cornalin
Black grape variety native to the Valais (Switzerland). It produces renowned wines of a dark purple colour with violet hues, an elegant bouquet and a powerful, fresh, fruity (cherry) and spicy palate. Cornalin wines can be drunk young or after several years of ageing, with game.
