Jancis on Brash ZBO: “One of the most interesting wines”

By BHWine | June 10, 2016 | Comments Off on Jancis on Brash ZBO: “One of the most interesting wines”

“A lesson for many a winemaker around the world” is what Jancis Robinson said about the 2015 Brash Higgins ZBO. The whole tasting note reads, “Big and bold and satisfying from grapes that you could hardly give away in the past. Skin contact has given this wine real energy. A lesson for many a winemaker around the…

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Zibibbo Gone Wild!

By bradley hickey | March 20, 2015 | Comments Off on Zibibbo Gone Wild!

The Brash Higgins‘ 2015 “ZBO” Zibibbo is off and running, again,with a super healthy, natural wild ferment. 2015 wines all look great, with all the fruit now in the winery and happy as Larry, as they say here. A great feeling, and a couple new things on deck, as well. BH

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Pressing the ZBO

By bradley hickey | September 7, 2014 | Comments Off on Pressing the ZBO

Nicole diligently hand pressing our amphora raised Zibibbo thru a screen last week. Takes a lot of time, but it’s the gentlest way I know to press skins. Especially skins that have been soaking in wine for 6 months. 14 ZBO release expected before Christmas 2014. BH

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