DeLoach Vineyards Russian River Valley Zinfandel 2019

DeLoach Vineyards Russian RiverValley Zinfandel has a noticeable brambliness. Baked plum, blackberry and boysenberry aromas waft from the glass. The full-bodied palate has a great yet balanced acidity, dense tannins and perfect structure. Lively flavours of black cherry, toasted peaches, violets and a hint of pepper make this wine a real attention grabber.

100% Zinfandel.The fruit is predominantly harvested from the younger vines of the BCD Vineyard and the Slusser Vineyard, with smaller amounts of older vine Zinfandel from the Saitone and Boschetti ranches, all of which are certified Sonoma Sustainable.

Small lot processing for thisdelicate, terroir-driven variety. Fermentation in French open-top wood barrels.Organic, biodynamic and sustainable winemaking techniques to ensure minimum intervention at all times. The wine ages in15% new French oak barrels for 13 months.