Papera is an old vine Zinfandel vineyard, located on the eastern side of the Laguna de Santa Rosa in the Russian River Valley appellation. Planted in 1934, the vines are head-trained and primarily dry farmed.
This classic Zinfandel opens with intense orange zest and red currant aromas. Papera’s characteristic red raspberry and wild berry bush marry well with its cinnamon, clove, and peppercorn notes. As this wine continues to evolve in the glass, herbs de Provence and dried sage scents are highlighted. The harmonious play of dense tannins with mouthwatering acidity makes the 2023 Papera Zinfandel an exceptionally food-friendly wine.
JEB DUNNUCK 94 POINTS - "A deep red/magenta color, the 2023 Zinfandel Papera Vineyard has a pure ripe feel on the nose, with notes of cherry cordial, violet perfume, sweet earth, and orange peel. The palate has a snappy, fresh feel, with bright, refreshing acidity, fine tannins, and more red-fruited highlights that float all the way through the finish. It’s fantastic now and should drink well over the coming 10 years. It was aged in 20% new French oak."
This classic Zinfandel opens with intense orange zest and red currant aromas. Papera’s characteristic red raspberry and wild berry bush marry well with its cinnamon, clove, and peppercorn notes. As this wine continues to evolve in the glass, herbs de Provence and dried sage scents are highlighted. The harmonious play of dense tannins with mouthwatering acidity makes the 2023 Papera Zinfandel an exceptionally food-friendly wine.
JEB DUNNUCK 94 POINTS - "A deep red/magenta color, the 2023 Zinfandel Papera Vineyard has a pure ripe feel on the nose, with notes of cherry cordial, violet perfume, sweet earth, and orange peel. The palate has a snappy, fresh feel, with bright, refreshing acidity, fine tannins, and more red-fruited highlights that float all the way through the finish. It’s fantastic now and should drink well over the coming 10 years. It was aged in 20% new French oak."