2022 Matthiasson Armor Plate Vineyard Zinfandel, Sonoma Valley, USA
2022 Matthiasson Armor Plate Vineyard Zinfandel, Sonoma Valley, USA

2022 Matthiasson Armor Plate Vineyard Zinfandel, Sonoma Valley, USA

$60.00

The Armor Plate Vineyard was planted in the 1890s. The vines are 130 years of age! Yields are low, but the vines are still going strong. The dry farmed and certified organic vineyard is owned by Hamel Family, a viticulture consulting client of Steve’s, and a dedicated steward of the land and of the ancient vines. The deep, well-drained soil is composed of volcanic alluvium, located in the heart of the Sonoma Valley near the town of Glen Ellen. It is one of the most historic grape growing areas in California, fitting for old vines of Zinfandel, our most traditional variety.

The fermentation was 50% whole cluster and 50% destemmed and crushed. We pressed after 14 days on the skins and aged the wine in neutral Burgundy barrels for 10 months. Only native yeast.

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