Why Paso Robles Zinfandel Deserves More Respect

Lone Madrone Zinfandel Sheep Camp Willow Creek 2020 Link to Wine: https://www.winex.com/lone-madrone-zinfandel-sheep-camp-willow-creek-2020.html Join our Daily Email Offer List: https://cdn.forms-content.sg-form.com/f3da488a-d10b-11ee-94a3-62718bdc6118 Before Paso Robles became famous for high-end Rhône blends and $100+ cult wines, it was Zinfandel country. And some of the best Zinfandel in California still comes from Paso’s West Side. The Lone Madrone Sheep Camp Zinfandel is a perfect example. Grown in the Willow Creek District from bush vines originally planted in the mid-1970s, this vineyard benefits from Paso’s classic climate pattern: hot days for ripeness and the cooling influence of the Templeton Gap at night to preserve balance and freshness. The result is Zinfandel that delivers all the classic character you want without the heavy, jammy style many people associate with the grape. Bright plum, raspberry, and cocoa notes jump from the glass. On the palate, the wine shows real energy, with vibrant fruit, framing tannins, and quietly impressive acidity that carries the finish. Vinous awarded the wine 93 points, highlighting its vibrancy and tension, two words rarely associated with Zinfandel. The winery price is about $50 a bottle. Today’s price? $16.98. For an old vine Paso Robles Zinfandel from a respected producer with this kind of pedigree, that kind of discount doesn’t show up very often. If you want a balanced, authentic expression of Paso Robles Zinfandel at a ridiculous price, this is an easy click.