Schuetz Oles

Napa Valley Zinfandel producer rooted in varietal focus and terroir.

Schuetz Oles produces Zinfandel in Napa Valley, the North Coast region renowned for bold red wines and complex terroir. The winery's Korte Ranch Zinfandel represents the estate's focus on this varietal, which thrives in Napa's warm valleys and hillsides. Zinfandel demands attention—high alcohol, dark fruit, and often a peppery spine—and the grape's expression here has drawn assessment from Wine Advocate. The winery's portfolio centers on Zinfandel in its various iterations, each reflecting the specific conditions of its vineyard source. In Napa Valley, where Cabernet Sauvignon dominates conversation, Zinfandel remains a counterpoint: older vines, deeper roots, and a different kind of intensity. Schuetz Oles stakes its identity on this varietal's potential.