2023 Florence Vineyard Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley- 14.8%

A new vineyard for us! The Florence Vineyard, mostly planted by Jack Florence Jr., son of legendary Dry Creek farmer Jack Florence Sr., sits just a bit further out in the valley than the winery. It is about 25 acres in its entirety, but only a small portion is Zinfandel, a mix between older and younger plantings, surrounded on three sides by Peña Creek, which flows directly into Dry Creek itself. Therefore, even though part of the vineyard is a similar soil type to our own, a large percentage is a combination of alluvial soil and river wash.

The 2023 Florence Vineyard was picked on October 11th after a particularly cool summer. It is 100% Zinfandel, and like our other wines, it was fermented with the yeast that is native to that vineyard and spent about 14 months in 30% new American Oak barrels. Michael's peak drinking time: 2028-2031.

Tasting Notes:

Aromatic and lifted, this wine opens with vibrant raspberry, strawberry, and ripe cherry, accented by rose petal and almond on the nose. Oak-driven notes of vanilla, toast, caramel, and a subtle hint of coffee weave seamlessly from nose to palate. Bright acidity carries the red fruit core through the mid-palate, where toasted nuances add depth. The finish is long and lingering, marked by freshness, polish, and layered complexity.

335 cases produced