Starry Night Winery
2011 Nervo Station Alexander Valley Old Vine Zinfandel
Zinfandel •Nervo Station Vineyard
California: Sonoma County: Alexander Valley
Mission Briefing
In the stars
Today marks the 5th time we have featured a new vintage of Starry’s flagship Nervo Station Zinfandel… but rumor has it that this may be the last.
Why?
The vineyard owner may be replanting the vineyard to something more… profitable. Stay tuned as we try to substantiate this rumor. Meanwhile, if this really is your last chance to pick up a Nervo Zin from Starry Night - or anyone else - you should pick up a case or two.
On the palate, black cherry and red currant lead the charge, followed by blackberry, black plum, smoky braised fig, smoked beef, sweet pipe tobacco, cigar box and black pepper.
Initially very juicy on the palate, then more savory and complex, with blackberry and black cherry reduction. These are followed by dusty bramble, cured meat, braised plum, grilled mission fig, cigar box, dried fall leaves and black pepper.
This is one superb Zin, from one of our favorite small producers. Very highly recommended!
Tasting Profile
| Look: | Dark burgundy heart with a ring of purple that cuts a fine line around the edge of the glass. |
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| Smell: | Black cherry and red currant, blackberry, black plum, smoky braised fig, smoked beef, sweet pipe tobacco, cigar box and black pepper. |
| Taste: | Blackberry and black cherry reduction. These are followed by dusty bramble, cured meat, braised plum, grilled mission fig, cigar box, dried fall leaves and black pepper. |
| Finish: | Very long and packed with flavors. Fine tannins give the wine a very plush overall feel. |
| Pairing: | Not to sound cliche, but we recommend that you enjoy this lovely Zin with your favorite BBQ! |
What the Winery Says
- Winemaker
- Wayne Hansen
- Blend
- 100% Zinfandel
- Aging
- Over 12 months
- Barrels
- French and American oak
- Harvest Date
- September 22, 2011
- Average Sugar at Harvest
- 26º brix
- PH
- 3.47
- TA
- .677 g/100ml
- Abv
- 14.5%
- Production
- 680 cases