Seghesio Family Zinfandel Sonoma County 2024

92 pts – Wine.com

The 2024 Seghesio Sonoma County Zinfandel is a lush, medium-to-full-bodied red blending mostly Zinfandel (88%) with Petite Sirah and Alicante Bouschet. Retailing around $26–$30, it features blackberry and dark cherry aromas with baking spice. It pairs beautifully with hearty pasta, barbecue, or roasted meats.

Bright and alluring, the nose bursts with vibrant red raspberry, accented by the rich aroma of Santa Rosa plums and the deep, juicy undertones of fresh blackberries. On the palate, lively acidity dances gracefully, creating an engaging, tactile experience that glides seamlessly into a finish of silky, supple tannins. This vintage is a vivid expression of the 2023 cooler growing season, where crisp, freshly picked fruit flavors shine, beautifully preserved by cool nights and an extended ripening period, yielding perfectly mature tannins.

Tasting Notes

Luscious black raspberry and mixed berry pie aromas entice the senses. Aromas carry through the palate with a soft entry lifted by subtle baking spices, brambly heather and supported by pliable tannins. On the finish the wine is buoyed by a gentle lift of acidity, balancing the warmth of the vintage with vibrancy from cooler climate fruit. This wine will pair nicely with hearty dishes like short ribs, velvety pork belly, or luxurious gnocchi gorgonzola. This wine is a vivid expression of the cooler growing season, where crisp, freshly picked fruit flavors shine, beautifully preserved by cool nights and an extended ripening period, yielding perfectly mature tannins.

Food Pairings

Pairs nicely with rich short ribs, gnocchi gorgonzola, pizza, and pork belly.

Wine Detail

Varietal:  88% Zinfandel, 5% Petite Sirah, 1% Alicante Bouschet
Appellation:  Sonoma County
Alcohol %:  15%