2021 Windhorse

ZINFANDEL

WINDHORSE VINEYARD

COLUMBIA GORGE AVA

100% ZINFANDEL

Map of oregon showing location of Windhorse Vineyard in Columbia Gorge AVA outside of The Dalles
Bottle comp of Windhorse Zinfandel

2021 Windhorse

ZINFANDEL

WINDHORSE VINEYARD

COLUMBIA GORGE AVA

100% ZINFANDEL

Bottle of Windhorse Zinfandel

Tasting Notes

Raspberry and blackberry preserves on the nose, with toasty vanilla and caramel notes. Hints of crushed stone, lavender and black pepper. Full and round on the palate, with rich, chewy tannins and bright acidity on the mid palate, and a long, savory finish.

PRODUCTION NOTES

Bottling Date: July 28, 2023

Quantity: 96 Cases

Alcohol: 14.2% ABV

pH/TA: 4.01/6.0 g/l

Blend: 100% Zinfandel

WINEMAKER NOTES

Harvest Date: September 16, 2021

Cold Soak: 3 Days

Yeast Strain: RP15

Total Skin Contact: 14 Days

Malolactic Fermentation: Inoculated in tank – MBR 31 – Finished MLF in barrel

Aging Program: 21 months, 25% New American Oak

Awards

GOLD

90 Points

SAVOR NORTHWEST WINE

91

Points

NORTHWEST WINE REPORT

HIDDEN
GEM

91 Points

WINE ENTHUSIAST

“This rare example from Oregon has a nice, earthy aromatic set featuring boysenberries, vanilla and a faint meaty note similar to KC-style barbecue ribs. Tangy flavors of cranberry, cinnamon-spiced baked apple and nutmeg are matched with modest acidity and firm tannins.”

– Wine Enthusiast

Windhorse Vineyard view through the trees at the top of the mountainside

WINDHORSE VINEYARD

Columbia Gorge AVA
Oregon

WindHorse Vineyard at 1200’ is planted in soils eked out of ancient volcanic mudflows on steep canyon lands nestled within 130 acres of pristine oak-pine woodland in the Columbia Gorge AVA. WindHorse has recently expanded its vineyard and will be producing Grenache, Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc, Nero d’Avola, Primitivo, Pinot Noir, and Syrah.

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