Lapis Luna Zinfandel 2023 is a vibrant and expressive California Zinfandel, showcasing fresh red and dark fruit flavors with balanced acidity and fine structure. Gently pressed and fermented in stainless steel, this wine captures pure varietal character and lively fruit, perfect for everyday enjoyment.

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Established in 1999, Lapis Luna translates to “stone” and “moon”. Over the past 20 years, we have been on a journey to produce exceptional wines from incredible California vineyards. Our wines deliver fresh and vibrant fruit, balanced with lively acidity and good structure, creating true-to-varietal expressions that can be enjoyed every night of the week.

Zinfandel
The fruit was de-stemmed and gently pressed. The juice was cold settled for 72 hours, after which the clear juice was racked off, followed by a long cool fermentation in stainless steel to capture and enhance the pure fruit flavours. The individual parcels were fermented separately using selected yeasts before they were bottled.

Tasting Notes
Appearance: Deep ruby-red.
Nose: Lush blueberry and ripe plum aromas mingle with blackberry cobbler and subtle warm oak spice.
Palate: Rich and smooth, with generous dark and blue-fruit flavours supported by balanced acidity and a rounded, silky texture.
Finish: Smooth, long and juicy, with lingering blackberry and plum character.

Technical Specs

Alcohol: 14.5% ABV
Closure: Not confirmed
Vintage: 2023
Grape Varieties: 85% Zinfandel, 15% Barbera
Vinification: Fruit gently destemmed and crushed; inoculated and fermented with twice-daily pump-overs; fermentation temperature peaked at 90°F
Maceration: 12–28 days
Oak: 50% new French oak and 50% American oak
Ageing: 10 months in barrel
Winemaker: Nicole Walsh
Producer: Lapis Luna Wines
Vineyard: Pauli Ranch, Mendocino County
AVA: North Coast
Country: USA
Region: California

Serving Temperature: 15–17°C
Decanting: 20–30 minutes recommended, particularly when young.
Food Pairing: Excellent with grilled ribs, barbecue, burgers, roast pork, spicy sausages, grilled chicken, smoky vegetables and mature cheeses.