Canard Vineyard Reserve Zinfandel, Napa Valley, USA 2021 Chateau Monbrison and a touch of vanilla

and a touch of vanilla from oak aging

this sees older French oak and is forward

Round-textured and tangy with crisp acidity and refreshing finish with notes of ripe red berries and leafy herbs

hibiscus and undertones of caramel complete the aromatic bouquet

coffee and alpine herbs along for the ride

Canard Vineyard Reserve Zinfandel, Napa Valley, USA 2021 Chateau Monbrison and a touch of vanillaThe winemaking process for this Reserve Zinfandel adheres to traditional methods that honor its historical roots. The grapes are carefully hand harvested to ensure only the best fruit is selected. Fermentation takes place in small, open top fermenters to allow gentle extraction of color and flavor, preserving the wines elegance and depth. This kind of attention is usually reserved for Bordeaux grapes varietals but we figured since these are some of