2019 OLABISI ZINFANDEL SONOMA OLD VINES

SONOMA

STORY: The mystery of this old vine Zinfandel vineyard makes for quite the waiting game come harvest time. Just when you think the ripeness has peaked, there appears to be yet another gear, more and more flavor to be had. Sonoma sunshine raining down on 125-year-old vines with deep reaching, steadfast roots, tends to have that effect. All we have to do as winemakers then is wait for the precise moment and make sure to stay out of the way. 20% new Missouri and French oak lends an indulgent maple butter element to this ultra engaging heritage bottling. Pairs with barbecue, burgers, spicy asian cuisine, and deep dish pizza.

VINIFICATION: Wild yeast. Open to fermenters. Gently punched down by hand.

HARVEST: Early October 2019

Brix: 26+

ELEVAGE: 16 months in barrel, 20% new Missouri and French Oak.

PRODUCTION: 75 cases

TASTING NOTES — Massive aromas of pomegranate juice, mission fig jam, blueberry juice, summer blackberries, caramel apple, Marcona almond, raspberries, shortbread, white pepper, blood orange, and toasted coriander. The palate is rich and decadently appointed, with strawberry jam, candy apple, vanilla bean, milk chocolate brownie, toasted caramel, strawberry ice tea, cocoa nib, and cracked pepper. (Enjoy 2024 - 2037)