Offer Closed 🍷 Bohème VinDependence Day 2026

BerserkerDay Archive (BerserkerDays 1-17) VinDependence Days Forum
, , ,
1

Thank you, all, for a fantastic 2026 VinDependence Day!

Kurt and the Bohème Team :blush:

2

This is fascinating! LOVE some old gnarled Zin vines - how amazing you got the opportunity to harvest these, and only four barrels. What’s the wine like?

1 Like
3

Todd:

Agree, it was a great honor to help farm this storied, old Zinfandel!!

Planted 1874, I understand Craighead “ancient vines” might be the oldest Zinfandel vineyard in Sonoma County, but don’t know for sure. Like other vineyards of the era, has other varieties intermixed, e.g. Alicante Bouchet & Carignane, though the clear majority of vines are Zin.

Expression: The wine is totally dry (zero RS) and fermented to 14.5% alc. *I adore the bright acidity and brilliant high-tone brambly red fruits. The density I’d characterize as medium with wonderful, dark color and low VA @ 0.6 g/L. Good as the wine is, I’m mesmerized by the many hundreds of hands to have tended these vines over 1.5 centuries!! :raising_hands:

Berserker Dignitary Tom Hill reviewed last October:

“Very dark color; beautiful OV/Zin/dusty light pencilly/oak strong blackberry/boysenberry/Zin/very spicy bit peppery lovely spicy nose; fairly tart/tangy strong blackberry/peppery/Zin/quite spicy light pencilly/oak quite dusty/OV complex flavor w/ ample/brisk tannins; very long/linger structured very spicy Zin finish that tracks flavor; not as rich/lush as Carlisle/Bedrock but very structured & very spicy; reminds a lot of the old Ravenswood WoodRd-Beloni Zin under JoelPeterson; needs another 2-5 yrs at least; a beautiful OV Zin at a very good price.”

4

Sounds perfect for @Robert.A.Jr !

1 Like
5

Thanks, Todd! I hope to share this wine with both you and Robert! :wine_glass:

6

Dear Berserkers, Many thanks for your orders!

Reminder: Post your order in the thread below to enter the Pinot Magnum Raffle!
(winner will be announced this week, following VinDependence Day Dos) :cowboy_hat_face:

7

In for a 6 pack of Occidental Pinot, Taylor Ridge Chard and the Zinfandel. Thanks Kurt!

8

Mr. Gunnells: Outstanding! Some beautiful selections – thank you. Of course you’re entered into the magnum raffle as well. :blush:

Good day to you!
Kurt

9

Had a bottle of 21 Stuller last night - elegant, brooding a delicious!!! Then I saw the VD email from Todd - serendipity! Ordered 3 each of the 23 Occidental and Stuller. Great stuff!

1 Like
10

In for a mixed 6 pack! Especially excited for the zin. Thanks!

1 Like
11

In for an 8pack, 2 each of Craighead, Syrah, Taylor Ridge and English Hill. 1st time customer, can’t wait to try them all! Thanks for the generous offer.

1 Like
12

Mr. Kliner: Many thanks for your order – I believe you will love this mix of wines!!

Leslie or I will be in touch with you soon about shipping.

Good day to you :wine_glass:

Kurt

13

Mr Jones: Thx for your kind words! Agreed, '21 Stuller is a beauty - I agree with your notes of elegant and brooding. I think you’ll find the '23 vintage has a bit more tension and energy with slightly brighter fruits. All of the elegance. Prost!

14

Ms Char: Many thanks for your support! I’m equally excited for you to try the wines. We’ll be in touch re. shipping soon. :slight_smile: