Omen Zinfandel 2019
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This wine is lush and fruity.
Blend: 93% Zinfandel, 7% Petite Sirah
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This medium-bodied, ultra smooth wine is rich and relaxed, offering super ripe cherries and roasted plums along with tilled earth, cedar and sage accents that lend compelling complexity. Soft tannins and a sense of polish make it easy to drink.
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Omen wines are made with the best vineyards in mind. From their Oregon Pinot Noir to their Sierra Foothills Zinfandel, they only use the best appellation for each wine. All their wines are crafted, meaning that they are family-owned, all their vineyards are identified and they have their own winemaker – Alex Remy
All their wines are healthier as they use minimum sulfites and no additives. Also, they thrive to be transparent by having on their back label all our Nutrition facts as well as the Ingredients list. Omen wines are Sugar-free and Vegan-Friendly.
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Unapologetically bold, spice-driven and jammy, Zinfandel has secured its title as the darling of California vintners by adapting well to the state's diverse microclimates and landscapes. Born in Croatia, it later made its way to southern Italy where it was named Primitivo. Fortunately, the imperial nursery of Vienna catalogued specimens of the vine, and it later made its way to New England in 1829. Parading the true American spirit, Zinfandel found a new home in California during the Gold Rush of 1849. Somm Secret—California's ancient vines of Zinfandel are those that survived the neglect of Prohibition; today these vines produce the most concentrated, ethereal and complex examples.
Originally a source of oenological sustenance for gold-seeking miners of the mid-1800s, the Sierra Foothills was the first region in California to produce wines from European grape varieties. Located between Sacramento and the Nevada border, this area’s immigrant settlers chose to forgo growing the then-ubiquitous Mission grape and instead brought with them superior vines from the Old World to plant alongside mining camps.
Zinfandel has been the most important variety of this region since its inception, taking on a spicy character with brambly fruit and firm structure. Amador and El Dorado counties, benefiting from the presence of volcanic and granite soils, are home to the best examples. Bold, robust Rhône Blends and Barbera are also important regional specialties.