- Certified organic
- 100% Zinfandel
- Howell Mountain, Napa Valley AVA
- Estate-owned
- Planted in 1999
- Located at the top of Howell Mountain
- the vines see more sun here then they would on the valley floor; however, it is much colder due to the elevation, and can even snow in the winter. All combined, these factors make for a truly unique wine: bold, strong tannins and an acid backbone that can only come from Howell Mountain
- 2,600 feet elevation
- 100% native yeast
- 20% new oak, 80% French, 20% American
- 15 months in barrel
- Unfined and unfiltered
- 15.1% Alc
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2022
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
Howell Mountain
Variety:
Zinfandel
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Sustainable
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | US-TUR-52-22 | 12/750ml |
Press & Reviews
Jancis Robinson
Score
16.5
Date
2024-12-06
"Deep ruby. Sappy blackberry-fruited nose. High fresh acidity and chalky tannin. A touch of bitter char on the finish. (SCJ)"
Wine Advocate
Score
94+
Date
2024-06-13
"The 2022 Zinfandel Rattlesnake Ridge is a tense, moving target on the nose, traversing myriad aromas of fresh herbs, ripe stone fruits, coconut flakes, meaty dark fruits, aniseed and subtle reduction before settling itself. The palate is medium to full-bodied but relatively restrained and elegant, coming across as lighter on its feet than the nose would suggest. The finish combines soft, fine but grainy tannins with well-rounded, balanced acidity and a long, perfumed finish. Cleary in need of unwinding and further integration, I look forward to checking back on this wine in 3-5 years and over the following decade."