The 6-acre Planchon Vineyard was planted in 1902 in alluvial sand with no irrigation, in a warm inland corner of the Sacramento River Delta. These gnarly old head-trained vines are growing on their own deep roots, and they produce fruit with immense character and round, spicy, caramel flavors.

Winemaker Notes:

Beautiful nose of sage, blackberry and milk chocolate, touch of caramel and cedar from the oak, bit of dusty earth. Almost Cabernet-like in its profile, from the kiss of green herbs to nicely structured tannins. Bright acidity while still creamy, and a plush, long finish.

Harvest Date:

August 17, 2020

Average TA/pH at Harvest:

0.57 gm/100ml pH 3.73

Fermentation Characteristics:

3 days of cold soak, all fermented in 1-ton bins, hand punched down twice daily, 10 days total on skins

Cellar Storage/Aging:

19 months aged in older American oak barrels

Varietal:

89% Zinfandel, 9% Petite Sirah, 2% Carignane

Appellation:

95% Planchon Vineyard, Contra Costa Co. Planted 1902, dry-farmed bush vines.

Release Date:

March 1, 2023