Old Vine Zinfandel 2023

Tasting Notes

🔹 Appearance: Deep, rich ruby red with a touch of intensity.

🔹 Aroma: A powerful nose that reveals layers of liquorice, ripe blackberries, and complex spices, inviting you to dive in.

🔹 Palate: A big, bold palate with bold liquorice, dark fruit, and earthy notes. The tannins are firm yet smooth, balancing out the wine’s powerful flavours. A long, lingering finish wraps up with a satisfying depth and a subtle spice.

Winemaking

🔹 Grapes: Sourced from some of the oldest Zinfandel vines in Australia (planted in 1976) and younger vines from the Geographe region.

🔹 Fermentation: Fermented and aged to highlight the wine’s bold character while ensuring harmony between fruit, tannins, and alcohol.

🔹 Limited Quantities: Produced in very limited quantities, this wine is for those who enjoy distinctive, high-quality reds.

A Wine That Tells a Story

Peel Estate Zinfandel is a wine with history and personality. With vines dating back to 1976, this wine draws on decades of experience to create a wine that is as unique as it is bold. A perfect pairing for adventurous palates and those who appreciate a wine that demands attention.

FAQ

❓ Why is Peel Estate Zinfandel considered a “wine for heroes”?
🔹 This wine is bold, powerful, and not for the faint-hearted. With its intense flavours and tannic structure, it’s a wine for those who enjoy a big, bold wine that stands out.

❓ What makes the 2023 vintage different from previous years?
🔹 The 2023 vintage is slightly lighter than the 2020, with more fruit sourced from Geographe, offering a fresher balance of fruit and tannins while maintaining the wine’s bold character and mouthfeel.

❓ What is the history behind Zinfandel?
🔹 Zinfandel is often thought to be an Italian variety called Primitivo, but DNA profiling has revealed that its origins are actually from Croatia. Despite its Italian connection, Zinfandel thrives in many regions, including Australia, where it’s made into rich, full-bodied wines like this one.

❓ What food pairs best with this Zinfandel?
🔹 This Zinfandel pairs wonderfully with rich, strong-flavoured foods, such as Stilton cheese, grilled meats, or hearty stews. Its bold profile makes it a perfect match for dishes with intense flavours.

Learn about Peel Estate Wines

The first commercial vineyard began operation in 1974 by Peel Estate, which is still there today and producers some wonderful wines! Shiraz is the area’s strong suite.

If there is a Peel Estate Wine we don’t stock, email us and we can order it in for you.
info@partnersinwine.com.au

The sea breeze comes much sooner than the swan valley keeping the temperatures a little cooler. Rainfall on the coastal plain of the Peel Estate Vineyard is lower compared with inland at Millbrook, placing the vines under more stress which produces wines of immense character and flavour.

Planning a trip to the area? Visit the official Peel Wine Region page HERE