Frog's Leap Zinfandel
Napa Zinfandel grown dry, picked early, poured bright.
The story behind Frog's Leap
Frog's Leap was founded in 1981 by winemaker John Williams, who crushed his first vintage at Frog Farm and borrowed the second half of the name from Stag's Leap, where he learned the trade. The Zinfandel comes off Napa Valley and St. Helena fruit, including the historic Rossi Ranch blocks, and it is certified organic and dry farmed, so the vines dig for their own water instead of waiting on a drip line.
The blend runs roughly 81 to 85 percent Zinfandel with 14 percent Petite Sirah and a touch of Carignane. Cold soaked Petite Sirah goes in the ferment to pull alcohol down and keep the fruit fresh, then the wine rests in small concrete vessels and neutral oak. We have poured this for Long Island tables for years, and it still tastes like Zinfandel should.
Explore the Frog's Leap range
Five Frog's Leap bottlings sit on our shelves, from a bright Sauvignon Blanc to a serious Cabernet. The Zinfandel is the one that surprises people.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frog's Leap Zinfandel 750mL | Red, Zinfandel field blend | 13.6 to 14.6% ABV | Bright red fruit, savory spice, crisp acidity, dry finish |
| Frog's Leap Sauvignon Blanc 750mL | White, Sauvignon Blanc | 13.6 to 14.6% ABV | Citrus, green herb, clean mineral edge |
| Frog's Leap Chardonnay 750mL | White, Chardonnay | 13.6 to 14.6% ABV | Orchard fruit, restrained oak, balanced acidity |
| Frog's Leap Merlot 750mL | Red, Merlot | 13.6 to 14.6% ABV | Plum, soft tannin, dry organic farming character |
| Frog's Leap Cabernet Sauvignon 750mL | Red, Cabernet Sauvignon | 13.6 to 14.6% ABV | Cassis, cedar, firm structure built to age |
Which Frog's Leap is right for you?
Pricing here is straightforward. Frog's Leap Zinfandel 750mL runs $29.99, and the Chardonnay sits at the same $29.99. The Sauvignon Blanc is $22.99, the Merlot $39.99, and the Cabernet Sauvignon $59.99. For a certified organic Napa red made in concrete and neutral oak, that Zinfandel number is the one we point people toward first. Buy Frog's Leap online and pick it up curbside in Commack, or take free local delivery on orders over $250.
Bright acidity cuts through charred steak and lamb without the jammy heat.
Firm structure and organic farming make it worth laying down for a decade.
Crisp, dry and priced at $22.99 for the Tuesday night bottle.
Frog's Leap cocktails and pairings
Serve the Zinfandel slightly chilled, near 58 degrees, and give it a wide glass. The acidity wants fat and char.