Red

Elyse Korte Ranch Vineyard Zinfandel (St. Helena)

Elyse

St. Helena · Napa · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Red
Grape
Zinfandel, Grand Noir, Carignane, Petite Sirah
Country
United States
Region
St. Helena · Napa
Appellation
St. Helena
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

carnes grelhadas · churrasco · cordeiro assado · queijo curado

Rated vintages

  • 201390 pts

    From a ranch planted many decades ago, this wine includes mixed blacks such as Grand Noir and Carignane, adding juicy red and black fruit to the mix. Smoke, cinnamon and leather highlights are kept firm by an integrated tannic structure.

  • 201292 pts

    The third release from this vineyard, this wine is juicy in fruit, tar and leathery tannins, a mix of raspberry, cassis and dark chocolate. From a dry-farmed site, with a small percentage of Petite Sirah, it was given less than a year in American oak and offers a taste of sweet…

  • 200990 pts

    Elyse has emerged as one of the most dependable producers of Zinfandel in California. This wine shows some overripeness in the raisin flavor, but there are plenty of blueberry jam, chocolate, baking spice and sandalwood notes. The tannins are firm yet supple.