Zefina Wines

If you like huge reds with a little bit of a difference, Zefina seems to specialize in them. All the wines are a bit different, either a somewhat unusual varietal for WA (Zinfandel) or a unique and fascinating blend (Serience Red, Serience White). The wines are made to drink immediately, for the most part, and offer immediate and high levels of gratification for those who like big Yumm Buckets.

Background

Zefina is part of a larger company, Corus Brands, formerly known as Associated Vintners, the owner of Covey Run, Columbia Winery, and Ste Chapelle. Associated sold those wineries in 2001 to wine industry giant Canandaigua Wines, changed its name to Corus, and retained its ownership of Sawtooth Winery and its vineyards near the Columbia River Gorge. Corus now owns Sawtooth, Zefina, and two new wineries whose first releases are not yet out: Battle Creek, making Pinot noirs from Oregon, and Alder Ridge, making Bordeaux varietal based reds, with first releases in late 2004.

Winemaker

Zefina's winemaker is the amazing Charlie Hoppes, whose work with wineries including Canon de Sol, Three Rivers, and his own Fidelitas is well known to WA winelovers. He's one of the most talented winemakers in the NW, and consistently makes beautiful wines.

Zefina Winery Serience Red $30.95 Retail $27.86 A hit with all of Avalon's employees, highly recommended. Huge, lush, viscous, mocha, toasted espresso bean, dark plum and black berry flavors. A Yumm Bucket. 36% Grenache, 36% Syrah, 14% Mouvedre, 14% Counoise- 'Exceptional' - Dan Berger'... read more

Zefina Winery Zinfandel $27.99 Retail $25.19 Highly recommended, huge lush, with a dark intensity that separates it from CA Zins. Very very satisfying for lovers of big, lush wines.... read more

Zefina Winery Sangiovese $26.45 Retail $23.80 Concentrated smoky aromas of ripe cherry, plum, and lush intense fruit. The spicy, ripe black cherry fruit flavors give way to a long integrated finish that coat the palate. Smoky, concentrated, 20% Barbera adds spice and juicy cherry flavors.... read more

Zefina Winery Rose $16.50 Retail $14.85 The Zefina Winery Rose is a wine with intriguing aromas of raspberry, strawberry, and watermelon. The clean, fresh fruit flavors are followed by a crisp mouth feel. Very small production, great wine for hot summer days. 50% Grenache, 45% Syrah, 5%... read more

Zefina Winery Serience White $22.99 Retail $20.69 Wine Press NW Wine of the Week and "Outstanding" rating. 55% Viognier, 45% Roussanne- unusual and exotic, hints of passion fruit.... read more