Sky Vineyards Mt. Veeder Zinfandel Estate 2016 NO20230614 44% Merlot) from a single

44% Merlot) from a single site: the famed Hudson Vineyard in Carneros

A historic debut: Domaine Michel Gros now controls a parcel in the legendary Richebourg Grand Cru

Whether sipped neat over ice

providing volume and softness to the structure bestowed by the acidity and extending the aromas of white fruit and spices that repeat on the palate

This will unfold beautifully over the next 5-7 years

Sky Vineyards Mt. Veeder Zinfandel Estate 2016 NO20230614 44% Merlot) from a singleA library release from one of Napa's cult mountain producers. Lore Olds planted Sky Vineyards in 1973 on the highest reach of Mt. Veeder 2,100 feet up, dry farmed organically, hand pressed in a century old basket press and the wines have a small, devoted following for good reason. The 2016 is ten years on now and entering its sweet spot: mountain Zinfandel built more like a structured Old World red than a Napa fruit bomb. Tiny berries off shallow, red