2013 PRITCHETT PEAKS ZINFANDEL
HARVEST DATE: September 16, 2013
PH: 3.93
ALCOHOL: 15%
AVA: Rockpile
PRODUCTION: 107 Cases
Dark magenta in color. The Pritchett Peaks Zinfandel exudes a powerful nose of black fruits and sweet spice. A wonderful fleshy mouthful, stony minerality, a hint of pepper with balanced refreshing acidity and a lingering smooth finish.
*eRobertParker.com #223 – March 2016, 89+pts “… It displays notes of crushed rock and underbrush in a crisp, elegant, cooler style than the Bacigalupi. Black and red currants, crisp acids, and good spice and earth are all present in this wine, which also displays some tannin in the finish. This is likely to get better over the next several years and drink well for at least a decade.”
*Zinfandel Chronicles – Oct 2015, 92pts ” Violet in color. 15% ABV. Black fruits, cocoa powder and spice on the nose. Big and rich with classic texture. Black cherry, blackberry, plums and pepper on the palate. Awesome Claret style Zinfandel. Drink over the next 3-5 years.”
$50 / BOTTLE
2014 PRITCHETT PEAKS ZINFANDEL
HARVEST DATE: September 4, 2014
PH: 3.99
ALCOHOL: 15.30%
AVA: Rockpile
PRODUCTION: 138 Cases
Wonderment’s 3rd vintage from this steep hillside block. This mountain Zinfandel shows crimson and magenta colors in the glass. The nose exhibits the historical black cherry, spice and pepper characteristics this vineyard has shown since our inaugural vintage in 2012. Balanced acidity and long finish complete this wine.
*Zinfandel Chronicles – November 2016, 93pts “Crimson in color… Pretty nose of brambly black fruits, pepper and baking spices. Big and full bodied with medium acidity. Blackberries, cherries, peach and citrus on the palate. Really unique flavor profile. The finish is long and sweet. Delicious Zinfandel that will benefit with time in the cellar…”
IWR : California Zinfandel – A New Look, June 2017, 91pts “Dark ruby with hints of magenta in color, this Zinfandel block in the Pritchett Peaks Vineyard offers a bright, fruit forward wine exhibiting black cherry and cola on the nose followed by subtle hints of anise and currant. The wine finishes with notes of ripe berries and cedar.”
Wine Enthusiast – December 2017. 88pts “Deep dark black fruit is seasoned in big bold flavors of graphite, dried herb and chocolate. Full bodied and robustly ripe, this wine has a touch of heat to it, finishing in a smack of leather and tar.”
Wine Spectator – Web Only 2017, 87pts “Floral raspberry and sassafras aromas lead to ripe, tautly wound flavors of dried cherry and white pepper. Drink now through 2020.”
$50 / BOTTLE
2016 PRITCHETT PEAKS ZINFANDEL
HARVEST DATE: September 16, 2016
PH: 3.96
ALCOHOL: 14.50%
AVA: Rockpile
PRODUCTION: 217 Cases
$55 / BOTTLE
2015 PRITCHETT PEAKS ZINFANDEL
HARVEST DATE:
PH: 3.96
ALCOHOL: 14.90%
AVA: Rockpile - Sonoma County
PRODUCTION: 202 Cases
Wine Spectator – May 31, 2018 – 90pts “A briary, zesty red, offering lively raspberry, dried sage and rosemary flavors, with fresh pepper accents that lead to refined tannins. Drink now through 2023.” -TF
RobertParker.com – July 31st, 2018 – 88pts “Medium garnet-purple colored, the 2015 Zinfandel Pritchett Peaks Vineyard has a nose of baked raspberries, blueberry compote and stewed plums with touches of sautéed herbs, tobacco and dusty earth. The big, boldly fruited, full-bodied palate has a chewy frame with a lively line lifting the long, earth laced finish. Drink thru 2023”
Zinfandel Chronicles, November 2017 – 92pts “Crimson in color. 14.9% ABV. Scrumptious nose of black fruits, pepper and a hint of peach. Medium to full bodied with medium acidity. Lush yet elegant. Black cherry, black raspberry and pepper on the palate. Medium length on the finish. Drink over the next 2-4 years.”
Connoisseur’s Guide to California Wine, January 2018 – 87pts “The Rockpile district in northern Sonoma County has rightfully become noted for expressive, full-bodied Zinfandels that make no apologies for ripeness, and this fairly forthright version runs right to the brink without going a step over. It is a mouthfilling wine that can age for a bit, yet it is surprisingly approachable now, and, if its riper embrace comes at the cost of a touch of tag-end heat, it does not dry out or give in to desiccation and is kept on course by berry-like fruit.”
$55 / BOTTLE