2021 Brown Estate Zinfandel, Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California, USAABOUT THE WINE Grown on the rugged slopes of Howell Mountain, the 2021 vintage showcases Zinfandel at its most focused and age worthy. The elevated vineyard site, with its volcanic soils and cooler temperatures, yields smaller berries with thick skinscontributing to the wines intense aromatics, deep color, and finely knit tannins. Grapes are hand harvested and fermented in small lots, followed by aging in a mix of French and American oak barrels (a

Edmond Cornu assumed command of the estate in 1956 and in 1959 began to bottle the fruits of his labor

les Vignerons de Florensac (winegrowers of Florensac) strength lies in the 260 growers that contribute to the Cave providing both the highest quality of grapes in the region and contributions to building of Vinipolis

with a firm tannic structure and vibrant acidity

they carry on the tradition of quality and innovation that already prevailed in the two previous generations

making it a versatile companion for savory appetizers or seafood dishes

"Unlike any other Merlot I know" wrote one

Following the traditional méthode champenoise

Touriga is a late-ripening Portuguese variety that needs some heat to mature

Les Chemins d’Epernay

and Garnacha Tintorera

has brought a level of precision and elegance to Luisin’s wines over the past two decades without sacrificing any of their gutsy depth or age-worthy concentration

adds a dash of unexpected style to very special occasions