' Pech Merle - The Wine

2014 Alioto's Bench Zinfandel

 Our black label wines are distinguished by their limited production, superior pedigree and diligent obsession to each and every detail. The result: a rarefied indulgence. Alioto's Bench Vineyard is a historic 500-vine gem on Canyon Road that Pech Merle farms using traditional methods of hand pruning, harvesting and manual cultivation. This vineyard is a classic Italian "field blend" with Zinfandel, Carrignane and Palamino yielding a wine rich with personality and complexity.
Pairing: Santa Rosa plum, strawberry and rhubarb tart topped with whipped cream and sprinkled with candied ginger. 
ALLOCATED FOR WINE CLUB ONLY
 
This hand cultivated and harvested vineyard of only 500 vines is a classic italian field blend composed of old vine zinfandel, carignane and palomino, yielding a wine with personality and complexity. Aged 11 months in 33% new french and american oak, this black label wine is crafted from a diligent obsession to detail and superior pedigree. A rerefield indulgence. 

Vineyard Designation

3.3Alioto's Bench Vineyard

Wine Profile

Vintage 2014
Wine Style Red Wine
Varietal Zinfandel
Appellation Dry Creek Valley
Size 750 ml