St. Francis Pagani Ranch Zinfandel 2001
Varietal: Zinfandel
Vineyard: St. Francis Winery
Region: Sonoma County, California
Planted over a hundred years ago by Felice Pagani, the legendary Pagani Vineyard produces as little as one or two tons per acre of intensely flavored clusters that ripen at unusually high sugar levels. The occasional Alicante Bouschet vines dotted among the Zinfandel contribute to a deep purple blend rich with jammy fruit. This is a bold wine with dark hints of licorice, chocolate, pepper, and black plum.
