Sutter Home White Zinfandel (1.5L, 9.5%)

Sutter Home White Zinfandel is a California White Zinfandel from Sutter Home in St. Helena, Napa Valley. In 1972, winemaker Bob Trinchero bled off free-run juice from red Zinfandel fermentation and bottled the pale pink liquid as Oeil de Perdrix. Today the winery cold-ferments free-run Zinfandel juice at 60°F in stainless steel tanks. The aroma has sun-ripened strawberries, watermelon, red summer berries and citrus zest. The palate is sweet and fruit-forward with strawberry and melon, then subtle creaminess and vanilla, balanced by acidity. The finish is clean and crisp, with refreshing dryness and a light, snappy close.