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Sky Vineyards Mt. Veeder Zinfandel Estate 2016

$3799

A library release from one of Napa's cult mountain producers. Lore Olds planted Sky Vineyards in 1973 on the highest reach of Mt. Veeder — 2,100 feet up, dry-farmed organically, hand-pressed in a century-old basket press — and the wines have a small, devoted following for good reason. The 2016 is ten years on now and entering its sweet spot: mountain Zinfandel built more like a structured Old World red than a Napa fruit bomb. Tiny berries off shallow, red volcanic soils give it the concentration, the elevation gives it the acidity, and a decade in bottle has folded everything together. Library stock, not coming back.

Shipping

Every step of the journey is managed to uphold the integrity of each bottle.

  • Nationwide Access: Flat-rate shipping available to most U.S. states with delivery in 3-5 business days.
  • Temperature-Monitored Shipping: We closely monitor weather conditions and make informed decisions to ensure shipments travel safely, with insulated packaging and refrigerated transport available when required.
  • Wine-Specific Protective Packaging: Specialized materials designed to maintain label integrity and prevent breakage during transit.
  • Provenance Assured: All wines are maintained in climate-controlled conditions at our shop until the moment of dispatch.

Returns & Exchanges

We stand behind every bottle we sell.

  • If the wine is less than 10 years old and it is corked, you may return it to us for a full refund or exchange within 60 days of purchase. You must show us proof of purchase. We understand that you may not live near a shop and that it is difficult to ship open bottles of wine to us, so if there's any problem feel free to Contact Us and we'll work it out.
  • For wines older than 10 years, the consumer bears the risk of a faulty cork, but we accept returns of older bottles if the wine is faulty as a result of improper storage. Please come by the store or Contact Us if there is a problem.
  • We may, at our discretion and to the extent permitted by law, accept returns of unopened wines within 30 days of purchase if they were properly stored by the purchaser, subject to a 15% re-stocking fee.

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Saturday: 12pm - 5pm

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Email: help@flatiron-wines.com
Phone: (415) 780-1405


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More about Sky Vineyards

Sky Vineyard makes real, honest, mountain Zins (and a little Syrah) 2100 feet up in Mt Veeder's red, volcanic soils. Lore Olds (yes, you can call these wines "Olds' school") has, since 1973, dry farmed naturally, with organic fertilizers, cover crops, birds, and beneficial insects rather than chemical inputs. He crushes in an old wooden basket press, punches down by hand and ages the wines in old French oak.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Zinfandel

  • Vintage

    2016

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Organic

  • Style

    Earthy , Minerally , Spicy

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Medium Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Grilled lamb, bistecca alla fiorentina, wild boar ragu, aged manchego, smoked brisket, duck confit.

Tasting Profile

Deep garnet, just starting to brick. Mountain raspberry, dried blueberry, blood orange, leather and black pepper. Medium-bodied, bright acidity, mineral spine, long mouthwatering finish.

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