The 6-acre Planchon Vineyard was planted in 1902 in alluvial sand with no irrigation, in a warm inland corner of the Sacramento River Delta. These gnarly old head-trained vines are growing on their own deep roots, and they produce fruit with immense character and round, spicy, caramel flavors.

Winemaker Notes:

Winemaker’s Tasting Notes: Beautiful nose of walnut, brambleberry cobbler and crème brûlée. Milk chocolate, touch of caramel and cedar from the oak, bit of dusty earth. Almost Cabernet-like in its profile, from the tiny kiss of green herbs to nicely structured tannins. Bright acidity while still creamy, and a plush, long finish.

Harvest Date:

September 7, 2022

Average TA/pH at Harvest:

TA 0.66 gm/100ml. pH 3.59

Fermentation Characteristics:

2 days of cold soak, 10 days total on skins. Fermented in an open top tank and two 1-ton bins. Hand punched down twice daily.

Cellar Storage/Aging:

15 months aged in older American oak barrels

Varietal:

90% Zinfandel, 5% Barbera, 4% Carignane and 1% misc red (Merlot, Petite Sirah).

Appellation:

Planchon Vineyard, Contra Costa Co. Planted 1902, dry-farmed bush vines

Release Date:

October 1, 2025