Awards

Winecasual.com, Mar. 2018 94 Points (v. 2015)

International Wine Review, Jun. 2017 91 Points (v. 2014)

California Zinfandel Championships, Sep. 2016 Double Gold (v. 2014)

Vineyard Notes

The Rous Vineyard, grafted entirely onto St. George rootstock, was planted in 1909 making this vintage a spectacular 107 year old vines! This 10 acre, single-source vineyard is in the sub-appellation of Mokelumne River. These magnificent, twisted, gnarly, head-trained Zinfandel vines yield 2.5 tons per acre of fruit with incredible concentration of flavors.

Winemaker Notes

Grapes grown on these 107year-old vines produce “Ancient Vine” Zinfandel that is so well-made its seamless characteristics are unforgettable. Multi-dimensional in aromas and flavors, this generously rich Zinfandel offers plush aromas and flavors of ripe blackberries, brown spices, clove, caramel and slight vanilla, finishing with well-rounded tannins and a lingering dark, fruit finish.

About the 2017 Vintage

2017 was a fairly mild and normal summer in Lodi without harvest precipitation.  There were no extended heat spells and the temperature remained consistent throughout.  Warm days combined with the cool Pacific Ocean breezes coming through daily in Lodi’s unique microclimate creating excellent growing conditions.  This allowed for full flavors, intense color and balanced acidity.