Valravn Sonoma County Zinfandel 2023 PURYEARSALE and the winemaking here is

and the winemaking here is deliberately transparent: natural fermentation held below 17 degrees Celsius

and fruit along with funkier elements such as grass

not cosmetic pink

All three of the main Champagne grapes combine to provide this bottling with a balance of fruitiness

The 2016 was a frost-reduced vintage in Burgundy

Valravn Sonoma County Zinfandel 2023 PURYEARSALE and the winemaking here isValravn named for the raven of Danish folklore pulls together Zinfandel from across Sonoma County's warmer pockets, hitting that sweet spot where the grape sings: ripe but not roasted, generous but not heavy. The bramble fruit is front and center, with enough lift and pepper spice to keep things lively. A reliable, friendly Zin for weeknight dinners and backyard grilling. The kind of bottle that disappears faster than you planned.