Is Gnarly Head good wine?
Is Gnarly Head good wine?
Dry, nice fruit, nice finish, earthy taste, medium bodied, well balanced, nice nose. Not complex but a great everyday wine. I like it better than most zinfandels which are twice the price.
What type of wine is gnarly head?
Lodi Zinfandel
Gnarly Head is a value-driven wine label that produces a range of wines from Californian fruit. The brand was created in 2004 and is best known for its production of Lodi Zinfandel from 35 to 80-year-old head-trained vines. The brand is owned by Delicato Family Vineyards.
Where does the gnarly head Cabernet Sauvignon come from?
Gnarly Head 1924 Double Black Cabernet Sauvignon is crafted using grapes from select vineyards throughout the Lodi region, an area long known amongst California winemakers as the “Zin-famous” appellation.
Where are the gnarly head Zinfandel vines located?
In 2004, on a mission to make a serious Zinfandel, our winemakers journeyed to Lodi in central California in search of the famed old vine Zinfandel vineyards. Grown in the head-trained, spur-pruned method for over a century, these vigorous gnarled vines produced more ripened red fruit than they had ever seen.
What are the different flavors of gnarly head?
Dark and inky.It has bold fruit flavors and finishes with a hint of rich dark chocolate. Soft and inviting red blend celebrates the harvest with juicy flavors of strawberry and sweet spice. Voluptuous, sleek tannins and lush fruit with flavors of violet, black cherry and plum.
How big is the vineyard at gnarly head?
It currently has 1,300 acres planted to vines. This exceptional vineyard is sustainably farmed based on the Lodi Rules and is certified by Protected Harvest, an environmental non-profit organization that endorses farmers’ use of stringent environmental farming standards (Lodi Rules Certified since 2006).