Winery ThorntonZinfandel
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or lamb.
Taste structure of the Zinfandel from the Winery Thornton
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Zinfandel of Winery Thornton in the region of California is a powerful.
Food and wine pairings with Zinfandel
Pairings that work perfectly with Zinfandel
Original food and wine pairings with Zinfandel
The Zinfandel of Winery Thornton matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of beef fillet in a crust, lamb tagine with apricots or potjevleesch.
Details and technical informations about Winery Thornton's Zinfandel.
Discover the grape variety: Zinfandel
Generous, high-alcohol reds with a dark robe and indulgent palate, showing aromas of stewed blackberry, raspberry, black pepper, liquorice, cinnamon and cooked fruit. Also vinified as a popular sweet rosé (White Zinfandel). Star of California (Lodi, Sonoma, Dry Creek Valley, Paso Robles) with sought-after century-old vines. Identical to Italian Primitivo and Croatian Crljenak Kaštelanski by DNA analysis.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Zinfandel from Winery Thornton are 0
Informations about the Winery Thornton
The Winery Thornton is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 42 wines for sale in the of Cucamonga Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Cucamonga Valley
Californian AVA in the south (San Bernardino-Riverside border, ~15 miles west of San Bernardino, hot desert >38°C, well-draining sandy and gravelly soils). Zinfandel is the overwhelming signature red (82% of the vineyard) — concentrated dark fruits, spice, age-worthy structure, and recognized longevity. Mourvèdre and Syrah as robust full-bodied reds, Sherry-style fortified wines. AVA 1995, Prohibition heritage, ~1,000 relic acres.
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: AOC
Appellation d'origine contrôlée. The most prestigious category of French wines created in the 1930s on the basis of quality criteria defined by a geographical delimitation, a chosen grape variety and precise production rules.
