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2011 Zinfandel
  Old Vine Cuvée
  Mendocino
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Crisis control

Delivering fully-ripe Zinfandel to Navarro in 2011 wasn't easy. A series of storms in the first week of October created crummy growing conditions and Zinfandel, with its tight clusters, is especially prone to rot. We only had a few days warning of the impending storm. We quickly harvested any of Navarro's fields that were ripe and we advised our red wine-grape growers in the Russian River Valley to do the same. “If the fruit is ripe, get it harvested before the storm!” Farming is all about crisis management and most experienced farmers have seen storms and have lost crops before. They are well aware that their performance during just two days of grace would determine a sizeable portion of their 2011 income. Al Tollini has several blocks of Zinfandel; the wine produced from a block planted in 1932 is routinely a part of Navarro's Old Vine Zinfandel.		We enjoy Ed Berry's determination and no-nonsense attitude in delivering his crop. Ed Berry has a perfect site for Zinfandel and he had two blocks of 65 year old vines with deliciously ripe fruit. He sprang into action and lined up a crew right after we phoned and harvested his two best lots. Al Tollini's best field was ripe, but he decided to wait until the last minute before the storm to squeeze the last little bit of ripeness out of his 80 year old vines. This wine is a testament to the doggedly hard work of these two growers; the old-vine Zin we produce from their grapes is as intense and full of character as are the farmers who tended the vines. The fruit was destemmed, fermented in open-top tanks for two weeks then the must was pressed and the wine aged in French oak barrels for 10 months; gutsy with intimations of wild blackberries, tea and black figs. Gold Medal winner.

Specifications
Harvested:	Sept. 30 to Oct. 1, 2011	Sugars at harvest:	26.8° Brix
Bottled:	Aug. 30, 2012	Cases produced:	341
Alcohol:	15.4%	Titratable acidity:	6.7 g/L
pH:	3.78

2017 Old Vine Zinfandel, Mendocino

“Made from 60-90 year old vine Zinfandel from Ukiah and Redwood Valley. A dollop of other grapes come from a field blend block within one of the two vineyards sourced for the Navarro Zinfandel Old Vine Cuvee. Warm aromas of black cherry preserves, black pepper and allspice transitions to tastes of smushed up blackberries and very ripe raspberries + bay leaf, Thai basil and black tea. I love the generosity of fruit and sturdy frame of spice & exotic herbs. Medium acidity and smooth tannins…I think this is drinking fantastic now.” —Dan Dawson, Outer Space Far Out Wines

2016 Old Vine Zinfandel, Mendocino

90 Points. “Very fruity, very ripe and very full bodied, this wine practically oozes a jammy berrylike character from the first whiff to the lingering finish. Dried fruits like fig and raisin dominate the flavors while a rich lush texture coats the tastebuds.” —Jim Gordon, Wine Enthusiast

2014 Old Vine Zinfandel, Mendocino

This Beautifully refined, old-vine Zin has a core of ripe fruit and much more, including finely honed balance, exceptional integration and a long-lingering finish. Order online.John Vankat, Northern Arizona’s Mountain Living Magazine, July, 2017.

2013 Old Vine Zinfandel, Mendocino

“Old Vine Cuvée,” Mendocino ($29) – Medium to medium-dark ruby; forward, deep, intense, cedary, ripe, raspberry and blackberry fruit aroma with a hint of black pepper; full body; rich, textured, peppery, red and black fruit flavors; full tannin; lingering aftertaste. Enjoyable to drink now. Highly recommended.- . California Grape VineJune, 2016.

2012 Old Vine Zinfandel, Mendocino

This supple Zin is jammed with black cherry and wild berry fruit, showing accents of roasted anise, cracked pepper and dried sage. Drink now through 2020. 490 cases made. - Tim Fish, Wine Spectator, June 30, 2015.

2000 Old Vine Zinfandel, Mendocino

Anderson Valley’s premier producer turns inland for 50-year-old vines and the heat to ripen them. They got plenty ripe this vintage, with deep, impressive berry and fruit flavors and accents like chocolate and rum. It’s a little soft, but okay. Sixteen percent alcohol is heady, but the wine handles it well, and has been fermented to full dryness. - Steve Heimoff, Wine Enthusiast, May, 2002.

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