2022 Reserve Old Vine Zinfandel, Brignole Vineyard – Alexander Valley Estate – Gold

Our 2022 Old Vine Zinfandel Reserve is a limited-release wine that was both lot-selected and barrel-selected. This esteemed fruit was harvested on the same day from two separate blocks of our Old Vine Zinfandel vines planted in 1908. It was open-top fermented and aged in 100% French oak barrels with 30% of the wine in new oak. Wine ages differently depending on the barrel, so the aromas and flavors develop with distinct characteristics. The wine aged for 12 months, then Winemakers Blaine Brazil and Jim Rickards tasted through 40 barrels and determined those that were exceptional in quality. Th­is barrel-selected Zinfandel was aged another 8 months in neutral French oak. ­The goal of this wine is to elevate and improve on the classic style of Zinfandel that this part of Sonoma County is known for. This wine exhibits deep structure and a complexity of flavors and aromas that surpass the common descriptors and stereotypes often associated with California’s heritage grape. Rich and spicy, with gorgeous blackberry notes and a huge juicy finish. A great special occasion wine!

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