Product Overview
Winemaker's Notes
"We are big believers in Zinfandel, and we think you should be, too. Delicious, exuberant fruity aromas belie a sophistication to our wine that pushes the boundaries of what it means to be serious Zinfandel, and lay the foundation for the unexpected—a Zin that can age. I have always tried to push our style in the direction of freshness, balance and elegance, which I believe yields a wine that is both more enjoyable and better reflective of the beautiful vineyards in which we grow our grapes. We farm our Zinfandel in St. Helena, just five miles north of our home in Rutherford, with the vast majority coming from just two vineyards, White Barn and Molinari, both of which sit in the gravel soils of the large alluvial fan that defines this appellation. Zinfandel thrives in this kind of soil; unfortunately for Zinfandel, Cabernet also does well in this soil, and Zin is a vanishing quantity in Napa, despite its seeming ubiquity in the rest of California. However, we continue to farm this heritage grape, in the belief that there is no better grounding for the elegant style of
Zin that we love. While 2020 will forever be remembered for all of its weirdness, I believe this vintage is destined for a long life in the cellar—if we can keep our hands off it."
Varietal Composition: 85% Zinfandel, 9% Petite Sirah, 6% Carignane
Appellation: Napa Valley AVA
Farming Practices: Certified organic and dry farmed
Aging: 10 months, 55% in small concrete cubes, 45% in neutral oak barrels
Residual Sugar: 0.05 g/L
Production: 7,300 cases
