2007 Zinfandel  

Our 2007 Zinfandel's bright red fruit and floral notes, vanilla cream and minerality are a hallmark of Dono dal Cielo. Acidity is well-balanced and the tannin is moderate to low. Finishes well with a medium finish.

Harvest: August 2007

Bottled: February 4-5, 2009, 1285 cases

Appellation: Sierra Foothills

Harvest Notes: Bright red fruit and floral notes in the nose. There are also notes of cedar and wild berries that transition well to the palate.

Awards:

Silver Medal - 2010 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Bronze Medal - 2010 Grand Harvest Awards

2007 Zinfandel Tā Rosé  ***SOLD OUT***

This French-style Rosé is Dono dal Cielo's inaugural bottling of this variety. We are very happy with the quality and flavors. We named this wine after our daughter and look forward to sharing it with you.

Harvest: August 2007

Bottled: April 7, 2008, 112 cases

Appellation: Sierra Foothills

Harvest Notes: Nice spicy strawberry and cranberry flavors and aromas. Good acidity with a clean finish.

2006 Zinfandel  

“The 2006 Dono dal Cielo Zinfandel is a classic Zinfandel, reminiscent of the great Zinfandels from the late 70’s and 80’s.  Not your typical heavy, high alcohol, over-extracted Zinfandel, it highlights brighter fruit notes with aromas and flavors of cinnamon, allspice and anise,” explains our winemaker Derek Irwin, “Fruit component is raspberry and cherry.  Good acidity and balance with light to moderate tannin.”

First Harvest: August 2006

Second Harvest: September 2006

Third Harvest: October 2006

Bottled: August 28-29, 2007, 1318 cases

Appellation: Sierra Foothills

Harvest Notes: Three harvests, even ripening, exquisite fruit component.

Awards:

Silver Medal - 2008 California State Fair Bronze Medal - 2009 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Bronze Medal - 2009 Grand Harvest Awards Bronze Medal - 2009 West Coast Wine Competition

2005 Zinfandel   ***RETIRED*** 

This wine is brilliantly bright, perfectly clean and jammy while fruit-forward with hints of cherry cola.  It is remembered for its concert-long finish.

Harvested: August 2005

Bottled: July 19, 2006, 750 cases

Appellation: Sierra Foothills

Dono dal Cielo Harvest Notes

Our 2008 Zinfandel is developing wonderfully in the barrel. We are continually blessed by the abundancy that springs forth from the earth.

Our 2007 Zinfandel has just been awarded a Silver Medal at the SF Chronicle Wine Competition!

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A late-harvest Zinfandel Port is still in the barrel and it will be some time yet before it is ready for bottling...perfection cannot be rushed.