Scandal Zinfandel 2024

Scandal shows a deep ruby color with garnet edges, vibrant and inviting. The nose is expressive and layered, offering ripe blackberry, raspberry, and dark cherry, lifted by whispers of black pepper, clove, and dried herbs.

On the palate, this medium-plus to full-bodied wine is bold yet balanced. Juicy red and blue berries mingle with darker blackberry, and spice, framed by firm yet supple tannins.

Scandal combines power with elegance, the finish is long and structured, marked by black fruit, cracked pepper, and a mineral edge.

With the potential to age gracefully for 20-plus years, it will develop layers of truffle, leather, tobacco, and cedar, all while maintaining its elegance and precision. A wine that commands attention today and promises to reward patience for decades to come.

Decant for at least one hour and serve at 65°F

The 2024 vintage in Dry Creek Valley appears to be something truly special—a genuine “flavor year.”

Generous winter rains left excellent water reserves, a mild spring set the stage for steady growth, and Zinfandel’s natural heat tolerance, combined with consistently even ripening, produced grapes of remarkable concentration.

The result is a vintage bursting with flavor, balance, and character, producing wines that are both expressive and memorable.

All of the barrels come from French cooperages with whom we have had an association for over twenty years. Selected from two French forests, the wood is air dried and coopered over a five-year production period and finished with a special “toasting” suited to the delicate characteristics of our wines.

Only 766 cases produced.

No allergens were used in the making of this wine.

Our vineyards are cultivated according to the principles of sustainable agriculture, using traditional techniques, strict reduction and control of yields, manual harvests, and numerous hands-on only tasks throughout the year.

No chemical fertilizers are applied. Instead, carefully selected cover crops are planted and returned to the soil, providing organic nutrients that allow our vines to reach remarkable age and consistently produce outstanding grapes.

In the winery, nothing is added to alter flavor or color. Every wine is allowed to express its natural character, reflecting both the care of the vineyard and the integrity of the wines.

Color	Red
Vintage	2024
Harvest Date	12th Sep 2024
Style	Zinfandel
Appellation	Dry Creek Valley
Varietal	Zinfandel
Date Bottled	5th Aug 2025
Drinkable	2026 - 2036
Alcohol	14.90%
Bottle Size	750ml