Stirm Wirz Vineyard Zinfandel 2018 is a single-vineyard Zinfandel from Ryan Stirm's Stirm Wine Co., from the Cienega Valley on California's Central Coast, at 14.2% ABV.
The Wirz Vineyard sits on the northeastern side of the Gabilan Mountains, with Zinfandel vines dating to the early 1900s.
The old, head-trained vines are dry-farmed with organic practices.
Critics called the 2018 a wild and zesty ride, with bright acidity, plum, strawberry and floral notes.
A lively, minimal-intervention Zinfandel from one of California's historic vineyards.
Good wine rewards a little care in serving. Whites and rosés show best chilled to around 45 to 50°F, while reds are at their most expressive slightly below room temperature, around 60 to 65°F. Opening the bottle and letting it breathe for a few minutes, or pouring it into a decanter, helps the aromas open up.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Strawberry, plum and flowers.
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Palate: Bright red fruit with zesty acidity.
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Finish: Fresh and lively.
Specifications
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Producer: Stirm Wine Co.
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Vineyard: Wirz, Cienega Valley, planted early 1900s
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Farming: Dry-farmed, organic practices
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Grape: Zinfandel
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Vintage: 2018
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ABV: 14.2%
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Serve slightly cool, around 60°F. Pair it with barbecue, pizza or grilled sausages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the vineyard?
Wirz Vineyard in the Cienega Valley, on the slopes of the Gabilan Mountains.
How old are the vines?
The Zinfandel dates to the early 1900s.
What vintage is it?
2018.
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