Old Vine Zinfandel 2022
USA, Sonoma County
Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Alicante Bouschet, Carignan
Description
Grapes were primarily estate-grown from old head-pruned vineyards in the Dry Creek bench and the cooler southwest Alexander Valley. The average age of the vines is approximately 70 years old. The wine was barrel-aged for 15 months in a mix of French, American and European oak barrels, 20% of which were new French oak. Deeply perfumed aromas of dark berries and old vine Zinfandel's woody spiciness are alongside layered bright fruit aromas reminiscent of a rich berry pie with a toasted crust. On the palate, vibrant acidity and balanced tannins continue through the long, lingering finish.
Awards
94 pts Wine Spectator Points
Certifications
Salmon-Safe
Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing
Our Old Vine Zinfandel blends vineyards planted on the Dry Creek bench and the cooler southwest Alexander Valley. Although “old vine” is often loosely interpreted in the wine industry, our benchmark is minimum 50 years. However, the average age of our vines is approximately 70 years old. True old vine Zinfandel is distinguished by head-trained vines with thick, gnarled trunks and is planted withancient clones dating back to the turn of the century.
Alcohol
15.0%
Analytical data
dry
