Description
At Four Vines we’re wine-loving rebels who seized an opportunity to craft wines that are distinctly unstuffy, characteristically joyous and decidedly American. At the time of our first vintage the wine world was a bonefide Who’s Who of Blah: Tannic Cab, Flabby Merlot, Oaky Chard, Wash, Rinse, Repeat… But while everyone else got stuck in the spin cycle, Four Vines got busy. The way we saw it, it was a three-step process: 1) Get spectacular fruit. 2) Make incredible wine. 3) Enjoy much-deserved Rock Star status. Only two of the steps actually mattered, but between all of the refills and autographs it’s hard to remember which two those were. We found that our friends wanted wines that were more like them: unique, complex and up for anything. That’s why we sought—and found—some of the country’s most stellar Zinfandel vineyards, and transformed the fruit into wines people like us rave about. We’re all in and all Zin (except for a splash of Chardonnay created specifically to ensure everyone’s invited to the party). With our Truant, Biker, Maverick and Sophisticate Zinfandels, and our silky clean and luscious Naked Chardonnay, we’ve captured the spirit of American wine drinking and bottled it up so you can uncork and explore the phenomenal flavors our greatest wine regions have to offer.
Four Vines Maverick Zinfandel 2012
Wine Enthusiast Tasting Note
This is tasty in a ripe, extravagantly fruity way. Raspberry and strawberry aromas seem as sweet as syrup. The full body and alcoholic strength give it a strong texture, but without too much tannic grip. Barbecued ribs or a cheese plate could be great matches. Score – 90. (JIM GORDON, Wine Enthusiast, Aug. 2015)
Four Vines Tasting Note
Zealous for Zin? Then you’ll be amped for Amador. Known for intense, earthy qualities derived from fiery red volcanic soils, amazing Amador comes to life in our Maverick Zinfandel. Innovation, exceptionalism and excellence are the American qualities you’ll find sip after sip. Designed for epicures who have a bit of an edge, this wine shines after the road trip is over and the live music has begun. Mavericks don’t follow the herd. That’s why we took our search for exceptional Zinfandel to the Sierra Foothills in California’s “Gold Country”. At 1200 feet in elevation, we discovered dry-farmed, head-pruned, old vine vineyards which produce incredibly concentrated fruit. Four Vines Maverick Zinfandel hails from these long-standing vineyards, our youngest Zin vineyard is 50 years old!
K&L Tasting Note
Amador County is “Gold Country,” but what’s remarkable is the old vine Zinfandel vineyards that enterprising vintners like the folks at Four Vines continue to dig up in the Sierra Foothills. 90% Zinfandel, from vines aged 50 years and more, is blended with 10% Barbera, an up-and-coming specialty of the region.
