Sonoma County Old Vines Zinfandel – Kobrand Wine & Spirits

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There are strict criteria in the vineyard for fruit to qualify as old vines Zinfandel. The vines must be at least 50 years old (many are as old as 100) and they must be dry farmed and head trained without the benefit of trellising. These ancient, head-pruned vines tend to produce small quantities of exceptionally concentrated fruit. The grapes are handpicked, crushed and then fermented in stainless steel tanks. After pressing, the wine is pumped into French and American oak barrels for aging, with additional bottle aging before release.

Tasting Note

Deep aromas and flavors of ripe black cherries are laced with spice and toasted oak notes in this full-bodied wine of velvet tannins and a long finish.

Technical Data

APPELLATION: Sonoma County

Unique Selling Points

91 Points, Wine Enthusiast - Jim Gordon
A classic old vines Zinfandel—fruit comes from 50- to 100-year-old vines
Dry-farmed, producing low yields with highly concentrated, intense flavors and aromas
Vineyards in Sonoma Valley, Russian River Valley, Dry Creek Valley
Matured for 18 months in 100% French Oak Barrels; 20% new oak

“With its classic combination of ripe fruit and spice, this wine is a tribute to old vine Zinfandel.”

Katie Madigan, Winemaker

Vineyard Details

Sonoma County

Sonoma County extends over 60,000 acres of vineyards and includes 15 unique AVAs, including Sonoma Coast, Sonoma Mountain, Sonoma Valley, Alexander Valley, Bennett Valley, Carneros, Chalk Hill, Dry Creek Valley, Green Valley, Knights Valley, Rockpile and Russian River Valley. More than 50 grape varieties are planted in vineyards owned by over 750 growers and 260 wineries. Maritime-influenced conditions make this area notably cooler than Napa, further inland, and a multitude of beneficial soil types make Sonoma County a prime area for high quality wine growing.

About the Grape

Zinfandel

Zinfandel shows ripe, sweet aromas and flavors of black fruits (plums, raisins, dates), with pepper, spice and chocolate notes.