2019 Forgotten Vines Zinfandel

WINEMAKER NOTES

Following careful cluster sorting, the must is fermented in open top vats before aging for 15 months. The components are hand selected by our winemaker and blended together for exceptional richness, complexity and old-vine character.

VINEYARD NOTES

In honor of the many old Zinfandel vineyards that were overlooked for decades in Sonoma County due to prohibition, our Forgotten Vines blend is comprised of several exemplary mature vineyards. These heritage vineyards were first planted in the late 1800s and early 1900s in the warmer reaches of the region. Planted as field blends, Zinfandel is the primary varietal planted, but not the only varietal. Petite Sirah, Carignane, Alicante Bouchet and even some native vines can also be found in some of the vineyards. The vineyards are harvested separately and remain separate throughout fermentation and aging until the final Forgotten Vines blend is crafted.

TASTING NOTES

This dark wine opens with fresh red raspberry and tobacco leaf notes with a hint of chocolate. Jammy red fruits are layered with flavors of dust, cinnamon, nutmeg and oak. This is a concentrated wine with bold tannins and a trace of black pepper on the finish.