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Giovanetti Vineyard
Tasting Notes
A deep ruby red wine with a garnet rim, this Zinfandel entices with aromas of raspberry, chocolate-covered fruits, and clove. On the palate, a powerhouse texture delivers bold flavors of black licorice, brown sugar, and rhubarb, supported by a full-bodied structure. Subtle spice adds depth, while the balanced finish lingers with intensity and finesse.
Vintage Notes
Our 2022 harvest began just a little earlier than the previous year, with the first fruit picked on August 15. Limited rainfall during the growing season produced slightly lighter crops, bringing intense, concentrated flavor and color. The consistent weather during the summer months helped maintain fruit acidity, bringing brightness and balance to the fruit’s flavors. Harvest continued through the middle of October when we picked the last red grapes from our Sonoma Valley estate, Wild Oak Vineyard.
Vineyard Notes
The historic Giovanetti Vineyard produces one of our most beloved old-vines Zinfandels. Located in the heart of Russian River Valley near Woolsey Road, this small, family-run, 8-acre vineyard was originally planted to Carignane in the late 1800s but was grafted over to Zinfandel and mixed blacks by the Giovanetti family in 1910. Today, the vineyard is owned and operated by Phyllis Giovanetti, who, at over 80 years old, still does a bit of pruning and oversees a vegetable garden and orchard.
Winemaker Notes
The grapes are hand-sorted and undergo a five-day cold soak before fermentation begins to extract optimal color and flavor. After primary fermentation, the wine is pumped into French oak barrels, where it undergoes natural malolactic fermentation, followed by a lengthy elevage before final blend touches are put together prior to bottling.
