Gary Farrell Zinfandel Maffei Vineyard Russian River Valley 2015
50% OFF, single-vineyard brilliance from the Maffei vineyard (established in 1922!!) in Russian River, this will blow you out of the water with mulberry, wild blackberry essence (we know, we have a huge glass in front of us now), dark cocoa, cranberry, crushed flowers, incense…..seriously, wow. Minerally, too, with power and freshness and crazy, succulent, velvety finish. YUM -- classy!!
Only a handful of cases!! Crazy price!
The historic Maffei Vineyard consistently delivers classic Russian River
Valley Zinfandel characteristics, and the 2015 vintage expresses them
in pure form. The initial bouquet is floral and elegant with dark
brambly fruit and hints of white pepper. After a few moments in the
glass, this deep garnet red wine becomes quite savory, exuding aromas of
black currant, eucalyptus, violets and sage brown butter. Bursting,
lifted flavors of blackberrybalsamic reduction, mulberry, cedar and dark
chocolate are complemented by subtle hints of pink peppercorn and
highlighted by brilliant acidity. Displaying both power and grace, the
concentrated finish is packed with purple fruit flavors and framed by
firm, expansive tannins that coat the palate and lead to a long, velvety
finish.
Region: California
Appellation: Sonoma County
Varietal: Zinfandel
Vineyard: Maffei Vineyard
Winemaker: Theresa Heredia
Aging/Cooperage: 15 months in 40% new French oak
Alcohol: 14.50%
PH: 3.32
TA: 7.3g/100mLs
Production: 370
Technical Details
Country: United StatesRegion: California
Appellation: Sonoma County
Varietal: Zinfandel
Vineyard: Maffei Vineyard
Winemaker: Theresa Heredia
Aging/Cooperage: 15 months in 40% new French oak
Alcohol: 14.50%
PH: 3.32
TA: 7.3g/100mLs
Production: 370
About The Producer
This picturesque site is located on Olivet Road, between Piner and River
roads, providing a snapshot of California Zinfandel history with its
gnarly, head-trained, 90+-year-old vines. Registered by the Historic
Vineyard Society, Maffei Vineyard was originally planted with a heritage
selection of Zinfandel in the 1920s by Umberto and Maria Maffei,
grandparents to current owner/vineyard manager Joanne Maffei. Joanne
meticulously tends to the vineyard, walking the blocks on a daily basis
to manage each vine individually, pulling leaves to provide filtered
light and dropping clusters in order to maintain optimal vine balance
and maturity of fruit flavors. We are truly honored to be one of four
wineries that receive grapes from this special and historic site.
Pairing Suggestions
Beef, Lamb and Poultry
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