COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Carignan
PRODUCER
Frog's Leap Winery
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The 2021 Frog's Leap Zinfandel is a red wine from Napa Valley, California, produced by Frog's Leap Winery. The grapes are primarily Zinfandel, with smaller percentages of Petite Sirah and Carignan, sourced from organically farmed, dry-farmed vineyards, many located in the St. Helena AVA. The winery, founded in 1981 by John Williams and Larry Turley, emphasizes sustainable practices and a winemaking philosophy of restraint. The 2021 vintage was influenced by drought conditions.
ALCOHOL
13.6%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyard age for Zinfandel averages 37-50 years.
Fact 02
Grapes are dry-farmed, meaning no irrigation is used.
Fact 03
Co-fermentation with Petite Sirah and Carignan is a key technique.
Fact 04
Winery is CCOF certified organic.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The 2021 Frog's Leap Zinfandel is produced using a blend of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, and Carignan, with the Petite Sirah undergoing a cold-soak before being co-fermented with the Zinfandel. The grapes are sourced from organically farmed, dry-farmed vineyards. Following fermentation, the wine is aged primarily in concrete tanks to preserve fruit freshness and terroir expression, with minimal new oak influence. Harvest typically occurs in early September.
