Valravn Sonoma County Zinfandel 2023 Grower Champagne and a meaningful step down

and a meaningful step down in price from the grand vin without leaving the estate's vineyards or winemaking team behind

the wine is bottled bright and unforced

One could imagine a wine more focused on freshness but this is not the case

Clement & Fils is a fourth-generation grower in Congy

which in this case are discarded

Valravn Sonoma County Zinfandel 2023 Grower Champagne and a meaningful step downValravn named for the raven of Danish folklore pulls together Zinfandel from across Sonoma County's warmer pockets, hitting that sweet spot where the grape sings: ripe but not roasted, generous but not heavy. The bramble fruit is front and center, with enough lift and pepper spice to keep things lively. A reliable, friendly Zin for weeknight dinners and backyard grilling. The kind of bottle that disappears faster than you planned.