Bliss Zinfandel
The History
Brutocao Family Vineyard Heritage is a tale of two families who combined their passion and expertise to establish one of Mendocino County’s most notable wineries. In 1910, the Brutocao family brought with them a love for wine when they emigrated from Treviso, Italy (a small town near Venice). Len Brutocao met Martha Bliss while attending the University of California, Berkeley. Martha’s father, Irv, had been farming in Mendocino
since 1943. After Len and Martha married, the families joined forces and continued to sell their grapes to well-known Sonoma and Napa wineries for many years before star ng to make their own wine in 1980. They selected the Lion of St. Mark as their symbol of family tradition and quality. The heart of that quality is in their land: over 400 acres of vineyards in
Hopland and 12.5 acres of Pinot Noir in Anderson Valley.
The Grape
100% Zinfandel
Tasting Note
Our Bliss and Feliz vineyards are the sources for this Estate-grown
Zinfandel with aromas of toffee, raspberries, and plums. This wine
has a great entry of cinnamon stick with hints of dark red berry in the
finish. This wine is easy to drink and very fruit-forward. Food Pairings:
Versa le enough to pair with everything from pork to pizza. Perfect
with baby back ribs, cheese pizza, or enjoying a glass on its own