Von Weidlich Vineyard Zinfandel

Von Weidlich Vineyard Zinfandel

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Wine & Spirits Magazine
91

From a dry-farmed vineyard on a protected knoll above the fog in Green Valley, this zin ripened to sweet black fruit while... Read more.

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This dry-farmed vineyard, planted in the Green Valley AVA before Prohibition, has been owned by Elyse and Robert Von Weidlich for over 40 years. Set on Harrison Grade Road east of a ridge which protects it from the harsh wind and fog that characterize much of the region, the vineyard stretches across a gradual knoll that allows for all-day sun exposure which allows the grapes to ripen more than would be expected of the region.

Tasting Notes

Location:
Green Valley of Russian River Valley

Varietal(s):
Zinfandel

Winemaking:
100% barrel aged in French oak 11 months

Nose:
Blackberry bramble, cherry vanilla, cider spice and nutmeg

Palate:
Juicy fruit and fresh tobacco leaf

Sizes Available:
750ml