SOLD OUTGraziano 2002 Zinfandel
Featured in our Gold Wine of the Month Club
- Mendocino AVA
- Gold Medal — Critics Challenge International Wine Competition
- Silver Medal — International Eastern Wine Competition
- Silver Medal — Mendocino County Wine Competition
- Silver Medal — Long Beach Grand CRU
- Appellation
- 10 vineyards in Mendocino County
- Grapes
- 86% Zinfandel, 7% Barbera 7% Dolcetto
- Aged
- 17 months in French & American Oak
- Enjoy Until
- 2010+
The Graziano Zinfandel comes from ten different Zinfandel vineyards scattered throughout the hillsides of Mendocino County. Many of these vineyards are still farmed by 3rd and 4th generation Italian-Americans. This is a wonderfully robust wine that delivers impressive richness and depth. What makes old vine Zin so great is not so much the power, but the elegance and complexity of its wines, with layers of wonderful fruit.
The 2002 vintage displays a rich dark purple garnet color; deep aromas of blackberry and spice combine with uplifting flavors of sweet plum and bright raspberry that give this full-bodied Zinfandel a generous mouth feel with a long, lingering finish. Pair this joie de vivre wine with everything from roasted garlic & rosemary chicken to a grilled burger with melted Gorgonzola.
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Chicken Mole with Homemade Mole Sauce
Enjoy this authentic Mexican dish with a bottle of Zinfandel!
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Grilled Pork Tenderloin w/ Plum Sauce
Pair this sweet and savory dish with your favorite bottle of Zinfandel!
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Italian Sloppy Joes with Fritz Zinfandel
Enjoy this Italian take on an all-American favorite with a glass of Zinfandel!
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Chimichurri, Olive & Kale Pizza
A perfect pairing of delicious, handmade pizza and a robust Zinfandel wine! You can't go wrong with this duo, especially when pouring a wine from your wine of the month club package.
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Ahi Tuna with Vegetables and Glass Noddles
Enjoy this unique Asian-inspired recipe with a glass of Rabbit Ridge Zinfandel from your monthly wine box!
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