“Our 2018 Rockpile Ridge Zinfandel carries all of the signature aromas expected from Zinfandel grown in Rockpile: candied red fruits; cocoa shavings with hints of dried flowers and herbs; leather and earthen dust. A smooth, inviting entry with black fruits retreats to mineral and sweet baking spices. That’s followed by a full-bodied, chewy texture with ripe tannins and great freshness, culminating in a long and layered finish. This energetic Zinfandel would benefit from at least 1-2 years of bottle age. Enjoy over the next 10-12 years.” More at MauritsonWines.com
Rockpile Ridge Zinfandel
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Specifications
| Winery | Mauritson Wines and Rockpile Winery |
|---|---|
| Varieties | Zinfandel (5% Petit Verdot) |
| Farming Practices | sustainable |
| Soils | highly varied (17 different registered soil types) |
| Altitude | 1,200ft |
| Exposure | wide exposure, primarily northern at 40° slope |
| Harvest Technique | by hand |
| Yeast | ambient |
| Fermentation | spontaneous / fermented in 75hL open-top wood foudres |
|---|---|
| Maturation | 15 months in French oak barrels |
| Sulfur | minimal or no sulphur added |
| Filter | light |
| Fining | light |
| Alcohol | 14.57% |
| Item No | T06871 |
| Size | 750ML |
| Bottle Case | 6 |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| Sub-region | Sonoma |
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