94 points, Wine Spectator
Aromas of briary black raspberry, lavender and graham cracker crust give way to supple velvety tannins on the palate. Cortina Zinfandel opens with a vibrant red fruit characters and a subtle hint of cocoa powder that carries through to a lengthy, elegance in the mid-palate and finishes with richness and a touch of spice.
Our Cortina Zinfandel is extremely versatile and pairs excellently with lamb, creamy pastas, and veggie dishes.
The core of this wine comes from Chen’s Vineyard, planted in 1972 by fourth-generation Ted Seghesio and his father Ed. The site resides along the creek where the sandy soils produce rarefied Zinfandel. With mornings shrouded in fog and prevailing afternoon breezes from the marine influence, Cortina grapes benefit from longer hang times in normal seasons.
The wine opens with aromas of briary black raspberry, lavender, and graham cracker crust, giving way to supple, velvety tannins. Vibrant red fruit and a subtle hint of cocoa powder carry through to an elegant mid-palate, finishing with richness and a touch of spice.
The core of this wine comes from Chen’s Vineyard, planted in 1972 by fourth-generation Ted Seghesio and his father Ed. The site sits along the creek in Dry Creek Valley, where sandy soils produce distinctive Zinfandel.
The vineyard benefits from mornings shrouded in fog and prevailing afternoon marine breezes, which allow Cortina grapes longer hang times in normal seasons, contributing to their refined flavor development.
The Cortina Zinfandel is extremely versatile and pairs excellently with lamb, creamy pastas, and veggie dishes.
The 2022 vintage has an alcohol content of 15%.
The retail price is $50.00 per 750ml bottle, and wine club members receive a 20% discount, bringing their price to $40.00.
The 2022 vintage earned 94 points from Wine Spectator.
