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2004 Zinfandel
  Old Vine Cuvée
  Mendocino
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In California the first Zinfandel vineyards were planted by Italian immigrants; popularity grew swiftly and by the end of the nineteenth century it was the most widely planted variety in California. In Italy this grape variety is known as Primitivo, grown mostly in Apulia in southern Italy. Recent DNA fingerprinting shows that Primitivo's ancestor is Crljenak Kastelanski which was found in a vineyard on the Dalmatian coast in Croatia and only nine vines survive today. We fermented and aged 162 barrels of 2004 Zinfandel from heritage Mendocino vines and selected the 19 best barrels to carry our Old Vine designation. Two of the vineyards producing 89% of the blend are sited on the Talmage bench overlooking the Russian River. Twelve barrels from John Young's vineyard planted in the '30s was the base wine with dense chocolate flavors and a rich mouth feel. Five barrels from Berry Vineyards planted in the '40s reinforced the jammy core of blackberry fruit. John and Michelle Young's vineyard was planted by the Bartolomei brothers in the 1930s.		DuPratt vineyards was planted by the Pronsolino family before Prohibition. Ranches on Mendocino's coastal ridges were won and lost in card games during the rowdy days of Prohibition. A final touch was the best two barrels from DuPratt Vineyards on Signal Ridge overlooking Anderson Valley planted in the teens with the only virus-free clone of old-vine Zinfandel found in California. It's cooler here; the wine adds white pepper and spice with an intense tart cassis element. We'll wager that this vino grande will be a great match with your favorite pasta sauce. Gold Medal winner. Best of Class. Ed Berry's vineyard was planted by Louie Locotelli starting in 1946. Ed Sr. and Donna purchased the property in the seventies.

Specifications
Harvested:	Sept. 23 to 29, 2004	Sugars at harvest:	28.0° Brix
Bottled:	Aug. 18, 2005	Cases produced:	435
Alcohol:	15.5%	Titratable acidity:	6.6 g/L
pH:	3.80

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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