- 100% Zinfandel
- Jackass Hill, Russian River Valley
- Named because of the steep grade of the vineyard, from the winery “only a jackass would farm a hill that steep”
- Steepest non-terraced hillside vineyard in Sonoma County at a grade of 65 degrees
- No irrigation, pesticides, or trellising
- Planted in 1880s
- Soils: Franciscan, Goldridge
- Rootstock: St. George
- Fermented in 100% neutral French oak
- 100% Malolactic fermentation
- Aged 11 months in 40% new French oak
- 74 cases produced
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2022
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
Russian River Valley
Variety:
Zinfandel
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Certified Sustainable
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | US-MTN-53-22 | 12/750ml |
Press & Reviews
Wine Advocate
Score
94
Date
2024-10-10
"The 2022 Zinfandel Jackass Hill has pure scents of apricot, wild berry jam, juniper and sage, and it continues to unfurl aromatic nuances as it airs in the glass. The palate is luxuriously silky and mouthwatering with understated, spicy flavors and a long, earthy finish. Only 75 cases were made."