Niebaum-Coppola - "Edizione Pennino" Rutherford Zinfandel 2007 (750ml) West Sussex

Niebaum-Coppola - "Edizione Pennino" Rutherford Zinfandel 2007 (750ml) West SussexThe 2007 Niebaum Coppola Edizione Pennino Rutherford Zinfandel pays tribute to Francis Ford Coppolas maternal grandfather, Francesco Pennino, a Neapolitan composer whose legacy inspired the wines name. The Coppola family preserved historic Zinfandel plantings on the Rutherford estate, resisting advice to replant, ensuring continuity of vines dating back well before Gustave Niebaums acquisition of Inglenook. Crafted at Rubicon Estate (later restored to

Juicy and appealing

prepared in a variety of culinary styles

Composed of 40-45 year old bush vines of Tempranillo

few “cult favorite” wines deserve their plaudits more than Dagueneau

Round and mellow on the palate

A focused acidity complimented with a balanced

Gloriously herbal liquorice notes over earthy blackberry aromas

The palate is very full and rich with good tension and nerve throughout

This frankly sweet sparkler smells like toasted almonds and pistachios

The wines are only ever in contact with natural products

freedom of claiming primarily the ongoing search for the best quality while ensuring the sustainability of the long-term

Pinot Noir might be the world’s most flexible food wine