2021 Monte Rosso Vineyard Gnarly Vine Zinfandel
Our 2021 Gnarly Vine Zinfandel is a structured wine that beautifully showcases Monte Rosso vineyard in the glass. Lively aromas of Morello cherry and pomegranate are complemented by hints of orange zest, leather, star anise and clove. The mouthwatering palate is marked by notes of tea leaf, cherry and red plum as classic Monte Rosso earth and baking spice linger on the extended finish.
*Please note, this wine is unable to be shipped to LA or WY.
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WINE ANALYSIS
Appellation: Sonoma Valley/Sonoma County
Varietal Content: 100% Zinfandel
Alcohol Content: 15.2%
pH: 3.56
Titratable Acidity: 6.3g/L
"A hint of asphalt marks the nose of the 2021 Gnarly Vine Zinfandel Monte Rosso Vineyard, but vigorous swirling reveals minty, briary scents and ample blackberry fruit. Full-bodied and expansive but firmly tannic and structured, this muscular effort finishes long, with bright acids. Composed of two blocks and including a decent proportion of other varieties that were co-planted with Zinn back in the day, this wine continues to see some American oak, although increasingly puncheons versus barriques."
Tasting Notes
The Zinfandel grapes were hand-harvested, hand-sorted and gently destemmed before being transferred to small, open-top fermenters. The wine was then aged for a total of 15 months in French oak (60% new).
The 2021 growing season marked a welcome return to ideal. Winter rains quenched the soil, setting the stage for dry weather the rest of the season. Over the summer, conditions stayed uneventful and mild, giving the grapes the luxury of hanging on the vine. Harvest began early, producing low yields of small berries with intense flavor concentration and optimal ripeness.
