At the table with Pepperwood Grove
On this vintage we bring out the heavy artillery by accompanying it with a Montbéliarde sausage smoked with beech wood, Indian-style grilled lamb or a venison fillet accompanied by a rich and consistent sauce....
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Pepperwood GroveSEBASTIANI AND SONS
Made from 100% old Zinfandel grapes from the region, this powerful, palate-coating wine is a deep purple with a bouquet of redcurrant , fresh fig, white pepper and clove . It is a full-bodied Zinfandel that features flavors of blackcurrant , raspberry , plum and tobacco leaf . Aging for 12 months in French and American oak barrels adds some vanilla notes to a long and very fruity finish.
Where are we traveling?
CaliforniaUnited States
California
If 50 American states produce wine, Californian production alone represents approximately 85% of the country's production, making this state the 4th largest producer in the world behind Italy, France and Spain. The climate is strongly influenced by the Pacific Ocean which at this latitude is a cold ocean. The wine-growing regions located near the Pacific have an oceanic climate becoming Mediterranean the further inland you go from the ocean and it becomes more continental near the Sierra Nevada. Bays and openings to the sea, such as San Pablo Bay, act as thermal regulators on viticulture, particularly in Napa and Sonoma Valley.
The little history of the country
United States
In the United States, 90% of the wine produced comes from California. It was the influx of gold prospectors to California that boosted the California wine industry in the mid-19th century, particularly in the Sonoma and Napa region. At the start of the 20th century, there were 800 wineries. From 1919 to 1933 Prohibition destroyed the vast majority of the California wine industry so that by 1933, only 140 wineries remained producing wine. It was only from 1960 that the wine industry began to recover from Prohibition and California was primarily known for the production of fortified wines (in the style of Port). It was also in the 1960s that some of the most famous estates were created (Mondavi, Heitz Wine Cellars, Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, etc...).
In 1976, a significant event took place: the legendary tasting competition better known as the "Judgment of Paris". He sees the greatest French wines opposing the new American wines. This May 24, an unexpected result shakes the world of wine, since to everyone's surprise, it is the United States which wins. However, this competition remains relatively unknown to the general public.
Today, there is no doubt that the United States produces great wines. Even though California largely monopolizes the reputation of American wines with its excellent Zinfandels, the state of Oregon produces some of the best Pinot Noir in the world and the state of Washington offers excellent Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon.
All about Pepperwood Grove
At what temperature should Pepperwood Grove be served?
Between 15 and 17 °C.
How long can Pepperwood Grove be kept?
Ageing potential: 5 to 10 years. Store the bottle lying down, away from light, at around 12 °C.
Which grapes make up Pepperwood Grove?
Grapes: 91% Zinfandel, 5% Alicante Bouschet, 2% Barbera, 2% Petite Sirah. Origin: California, United States. Alcohol: 14%.
What to serve with Pepperwood Grove?
Pepperwood Grove pairs well with lamb, beef, hard cheese and game. Our dish ideas are in the food pairing box at the top of the page.