Williams Selyem Saitone Estate Vineyard Zinfandel 2022 guy-yvan-dufouleur using a mixture of large

using a mixture of large old wooden foudres and smaller barriques for the long slow ageing process

A year already challenging enough for the team at Place of Changing Winds was made even worse when a terrible frost wiped out something like three-quarters of their Pinot Noir and 100% of their Chardonnay

Cayuse farms 31 hectares of vines across 14 sites on the Oregon side of the Walla Walla Valley AVA

The wine is an intense dark purple colour

Olfactory timbre bundled up with excellent perceptions of fruit from the undergrowth and the plant

Williams Selyem Saitone Estate Vineyard Zinfandel 2022 guy-yvan-dufouleur using a mixture of largeA sensational nose of boysenberry and brambles jump from the glass to captivate the senses. Hints of pomegranate, citrus, and black pepper add further complexity. Sizeable in structure and weight, the black fruit character predominates and is wonderfully balanced by the tanginess of citrus. Hints of clove and wood spices add a perfume and levity to the bouquet. Refreshing and balanced, this wine highlights what old vine Zinfandel is all about.