2019 BACA Marbles Zinfandel

2019 BACA Marbles Zinfandel

$55.00

Critic Reviews

90
Wine Enthusiast, Virginie Boone

"This is a richly viscous and voluptuous red wine from the heat-loving appellation. Dried cherry and plum fruitiness meet baking spice, oak and a hint of lavender, with prominent tannin weight contributing additional heft and length."
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Tasting notes

The 2019 vintage is bursting with vibrant, dynamic flavors. Sunny red berries and dried jamaica flowers are accented with notes of orange zest, black pepper, and star anise. Concentrated and complex, the palate is a balanced interplay of vibrant acidity, silky tannins, and a fresh wash of minerality. 

  • Red Berries
  • Dried Jamaica Flowers
  • Orange
  • Star Anise
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Vineyard notes

Calistoga AVA – Pocai Vineyard

At the base of a gentle alluvial fan in the Calistoga AVA, lies Pocai Vineyard, framed by mountain ranges at the northernmost end of Napa Valley.

Gravelly, Well-Drained Soils

The gravelly soil drains well and sunlight is optimum, while hot summer days tempered by cool coastal breezes provide perfect ripening conditions for Zinfandel.

A Century of Family Farming

The Ballentine family draws on their 100-year heritage of farming this site, first planted by their maternal grandfather, Libero Pocai.

Wine Facts

At the base of a gentle alluvial fan in the Calistoga AVA, framed by mountain ranges at the northernmost end of the Napa Valley, lies Pocai Vineyard. The gravelly soil drains well here and the sunlight is optimum. Hot summer days tempered by cool coastal breezes in the evening provide perfect ripening conditions for this expressive Zinfandel. The Ballentine family draws on their 100-year heritage of farming this site, first planted by their maternal grandfather, Libero Pocai.

Bottle Size

750ml

Varietal Composition

100% Zinfandel

Barrel Aging

14 Months in 25% New French Oak

Vineyard Designation

Pocai Vineyard

Appellation

Calistoga

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