2018 Zinfandel

Vineyard: Flatridge Ranch is home to our small planting of Zinfandel, a passion project for Mark Trione. Sitting on a sprawling property that has been piecemealed together over decades by the Trione family, Flatridge is more of a wilderness preserve than a vineyard. What was once slated for logging, the ranch is now home to endless game trails, creeks, and mountain peaks spanning 11,000 acres. Only 9 of these acres are planted vineyards overlooking the Pacific Ocean just nine miles to the west and reaching an elevation of 1,200 feet. Flatridge Ranch is without a doubt a very special place. Certified Sustainable in 2017 (CCSW)

 

38°76'91.3"N 123°29'64.8"W

 

Vintage: The 2018 harvest began in earnest the second week of September, which is considered normal in most years, but for the past three or four harvests it would seem late. A moderate summer, leading to a moderate fall weather pattern allowed for full flavor development across all varieties.

 

Winemaking: Due to the nature of Zinfandel being a thin-skinned grape, we treat this wine much like our Pinot noir. Fermented in our open top tanks, the grapes are gently punched down throughout active fermentation. After around two weeks, the fermented wine is drained off the skins and sent to a selection of American oak barrels where it remains until being bottled.

 

Oak: 100% American | Aging: 15 months