Community Tasting Note
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junetoaugust Likes this wine: 92 points
March 6, 2022 - 2014 Sky Vineyards Zinfandel Mt. Veeder: Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley, CA: Opened and poured first glasses about an hour before diving in. A lovely medium ruby in the glass that has some purple flashes as you swirl. Immediately providing a warm cherry pie aroma with other rustic red fruits, raspberry and plum. On the palate the cherry dominance continued through the first glass with a tarter finish than the perceived sweetness on the nose would lead you to expect. The cherry relaxed to provide further red fruits, blackberries and notes of pepper, eucalyptus, and further earthiness. Wine is on the lower side of the alcohol for zinfandel and think that may help the fruit comes through clean without augmentation. Still true to zinfandel with nice unique tartness and balanced with a good backbone of acidity. Tannins for years ahead, but not distracting in the present. Really a nice interpretation and each characteristic makes this one stand on its own.
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There was a great interview on the Bedrock podcast a while back detailing the near loss of the Sky property during the 2017 fires and have been meaning to pick up some ever since. Sky Vineyards is located near the crown of Mt. Veeder above Mayacamas with fourteen acres planted. At 2100 feet the zinfandel and Syrah eastern-facing plantings are producing some fantastic juice. Will def being grabbing some more.1,590 views