Winery Shadow MountainOld Vines Zinfandel
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The Old Vines Zinfandel of the Winery Shadow Mountain is in the top 0 of wines of Central Coast.
Details and technical informations about Winery Shadow Mountain's Old Vines Zinfandel.
Discover the grape variety: Ahmeur bou A(h)meur
Table grape with large bunches and juicy, crunchy grey-pink berries, firm flesh and pleasant sweet flavour. Late ripening, sensitive to winter frost. Rarely vinified; grown mainly as a table grape in warm regions and on trellises beside Mediterranean homes. Still found in North Africa, California, Argentina, Spain and Portugal. Grey variety of probable North African or Spanish origin.
Informations about the Winery Shadow Mountain
The Winery Shadow Mountain is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 9 wines for sale in the of Central Coast to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Central Coast
Vast Californian coast (450 km) cooled by Pacific fogs. Cradle of great coastal Pinots and Chardonnays: fine silky Pinot Noir (cherry, raspberry, undergrowth) on Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Maria and Santa Lucia Highlands; ample taut Chardonnay, yellow fruit and saline minerality. Also spicy peppery Syrah, structured Cabernet and jammy Zinfandel on Paso Robles.
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: Deep
A rich, complex wine that lingers on the palate and gradually reveals a strong potential for aroma and structure.
