DeLoach Heritage Collection Zinfandel is a classic and forceful red wine that boldly represents the unique characteristics of California's Sonoma County. It is an impeccably balanced and flavorful wine that displays a deep ruby color with a gorgeous bouquet of raspberries, blackberries, and subtle hints of vanilla and oak. The aroma is intense and the texture is velvety, which makes it perfect for pairing with hearty meat dishes or as an after-dinner treat. With an alcohol content of 14.5%, this wine is not for the faint-hearted, but for the ones who appreciate a full-bodied, rich and luxurious taste that lingers on the palate.

About the Winery

Located in the Sonoma River Valley in California, the DeLoach vineyards have created a name for itself in the American wine market today. This brand was established in the year 2003 by the Boisset Family. The family’s previous winemaking experience in the high-wine potential area of France’s Burgundy, came in good stead while setting up this brand.

The vineyards from where grapes are sourced to create deLoach wines are the following:

Their own estate named DeLoach Estate Vineyards
Durell Vineyards – Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are sourced from here
Hawk Hill Vineyards – Chardonnay is sourced from here
Swicegood Vineyards – Pinot Noir is sourced from here
Van Der Kemp Vineyards – Pinot Noir is sourced from here
Heintz Vineyards – Chardonnay is sourced from here
Maboroshi Vineyards – Pinot Noir is sourced from here
Riebli Valley Vineyards – Zinfandel is sourced from here
Ritchie Vineyards – Chardonnay is sourced from here
Rue Vineyards – Zinfandel is sourced from here
Pennacchio Vineyards – Pinot Noir is sourced from here
Saitone Vineyards – Zinfandel is sourced from here

Pinot Noir is the flagship varietal grown here. The winemaking team gives extreme care to indulge in small lot processing for both these delicate, terroir-driven varieties. Thanks to their experience in the Burgundy area, the team at DeLoach mimics the French open-top wood fermentation barrels at the DeLoach winery as well.

When most of the Californian winemakers make use of stainless steel barrels, at DeLoach the team relies heavily on the use of open-top wooden French barrels. This is because the open-top wood material has the potential to bring out the best from the terroir-driven varietals. Organic, biodynamic and sustainable winemaking techniques are used at this winery to ensure minimum intervention at all times. Today, DeLoach wines are known for their unique taste and flavour, which is why they have been getting quite a few awards as well.

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