2020 Scott Harvey - Zinfandel Amador County Old Vines (750ml)

The 2020 Scott Harvey Zinfandel Amador County Old Vines showcases Amador’s storied hillside vineyards, drawing on some of the region’s oldest Zinfandel plantings in the Shenandoah Valley and Fiddletown districts. This Old Vines bottling embodies the character of vines that have thrived for decades, grown on decomposed granite and reddish volcanic soils at elevations roughly 1,200 to 2,000 feet.

Its balance and structure reflect the climate dynamics of the Sierra Foothills—hot days followed by cool nights—pushing ripeness while preserving acid and tannin, resulting in a wine with old-world poise rather than jam-forward intensity.

aromas: black plum, black cherry, and blackberry lifted by cedar, with hints of anise and a touch of eucalyptus. On the palate it is full and mouthcoating, with firm tannins and layers of red berry and spice through the finish, finished by a delicate note of white pepper.

• Aromas: black plum, black cherry, blackberry, cedar, anise, eucalyptus
• Palate: full-bodied, mouthcoating texture with firm tannins
• Finish: red berries and spice with a hint of white pepper

Pair this wine with grilled or smoked meats, hearty stews, or a wood-fired pizza with spicy sausage to complement its structure and savory nuances.