COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Zinfandel
PRODUCER
Les Grands Chais de France
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Sun Gate Zinfandel 2023 is a red wine from California, produced by Les Grands Chais de France (GCF Group). The Zinfandel grape, with historical ties to Europe, has found a significant home in California, becoming a quintessential American wine. This particular bottling aims to embody the sunny character of its Californian origin. The grapes are cultivated in the Central Valley, a region well-suited for Zinfandel's growth. The 2023 vintage provided favorable conditions, contributing to the wine's balance.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€5
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Zinfandel's origins trace back to Croatia and Italy (as Primitivo).
Fact 02
California is considered the spiritual home of Zinfandel in the USA.
Fact 03
The Central Valley is a major agricultural hub for California.
Fact 04
GCF Group is one of France's largest wine producers.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Sun Gate Zinfandel 2023 is produced using traditional red wine vinification methods. Maceration, the process of extracting color, flavor, and tannins from the grape skins, typically lasts between 7 and 10 days at temperatures ranging from 25°C to 30°C. Following maceration, the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation. It is then clarified and aged in stainless steel containers under an inert gas atmosphere until bottling. This process aims to preserve the wine's fruit characteristics.
