Red dry
Varner Wine Foxglove Zinfandel Paso Robles 2021 is a juicy, fruit-forward, and spicy Californian red wine, where the richness of ripe berries is complemented by a pleasant freshness.
The aroma reveals notes of blackberries, plums, and cherries, interwoven with subtle nuances of flowers and spices. The wine is full-bodied, vibrant, and fresh, with soft tannins.
The grapes are grown in the warm Paso Robles region, where cooler evenings and mornings help preserve the freshness of the fruit. The wine is produced in stainless steel tanks, which highlights its fruit-driven character.
"Foxglove" is a line of wines created by brothers Bob and Jim Varner. This particular wine is crafted from Pinot Noir grapes sourced from California’s Central Coast, a region where the influence of the Pacific Ocean helps maintain the freshness of the grapes.
Serve at 16-18°C. Food pairing: perfect with grilled beef, hamburgers, ribs, smoked sausages.
Varner Wine – twin brothers Bob and Jim Varner represent one of California's most compelling winemaking stories. In the 1980s they planted the Spring Ridge Vineyard in Portola Valley, in the Santa Cruz Mountains appellation, and for decades did all the work themselves, both in the vineyard and in the cellar – a rare case of winemakers who are also the farmers of their own vines. Their single-block Chardonnays (Amphitheater, Home, Bee) earned the highest critical acclaim and were compared to the finest white Burgundies.
The Varner style is pure, transparent and terroir-driven: minimal intervention, restrained use of oak and a focus on the character of the site. In 1991 the brothers introduced their second label, Foxglove – wines of outstanding value from the Central Coast (Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo). Foxglove Chardonnay is fermented in steel tanks without malolactic fermentation, making it notably fresh, pure-fruited and mineral. This is honest, masterful California winemaking without any gloss – just quality in the glass.
