Marietta Cellars - 'Old Vine Red' Lot #74

Marietta Cellars - 'Old Vine Red' Lot #74

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Wine Advocate - October 3, 2023 “The NV Old Vine Red Lot 74 is primarily Zinfandel, with some Syrah, Petite Sirah, Carignan, Grenache and Barbera. Spicy and easy to drink, it has aromas of red and black cherries, mint, bitter chocolate and allspice with earthy undertones. The medium-bodied palate is finely chalky and refreshing, with spicy fruit and an easygoing finish. This will be enjoyable with almost any dish at the table and, as always, overdelivers for the price.”

 

OVR SERIES 

Seek out simple pleasures. The OVR Series represents our dedication to producing quality wines that are balanced, textured, delicious, and perfect for everyday enjoyment. Featuring our historic Old Vine Red, our Old Vine Riesling, and our Old Vine Rosé, this collection complements life’s simple pleasures, transforming the everyday into something special.

 

--------THE PRODUCER--------

Marietta Cellars

Marietta Cellars is a small winery that is found in the Geyserville sub-region of California. The foundation of the winery is 'Family'. Marietta Cellars started some 50 years ago through the hard work put in by the father of the now owners: Jake and Scott Bilboro. The traditions of hard work, working alongside and making great wines that you can be proud of have been instilled in the Bilboro brothers for many years. They are a truly modern and sustainable winery that is making high quality wines at decent price points because there is one thing they cherish above hard work and respect: wine is made for drinking and enjoying.

 

--------THE GRAPE--------

Primitivo/Zinfandel

Confusingly Primitivo and Zinfandel are the same grape. As for why they have such wildly different names is because it has had long histories in two main countries, and an even longer history in its historical home of Croatia where it is known as Tribidrag, without anyone knowing they were the same grape until recent DNA testing proved they were.

 

--------THE REGION--------

California

California is the United States of America's largest and most important wine region. It produces 90% of the USA's total production - with the fair majority of that being red wines. Since it is 'always sunny in California' it is the perfect region to grow red grapes that need substantial heat to ripen. This has led to Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and an Italian (Croatian) grape variety: Primitivo (Californian's call it Zinfandel) to being the most important red grapes. In cooler climates, Pinot Noir is an important red variety.  Chardonnay is the leading white.

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