2021 Old Vine Zinfandel - Starr Vineyard

LangeTwins 2021 Old Vine Zinfandel - Starr Vineyard

Mokelumne River AVA

Coming from the Starr Vineyard in the Mokelumne River AVA, our 2021 Old Vine Zinfandel showcases a concentrated bouquet of boysenberry, dried cranberries, and a distinct smokiness akin to campfire embers. The first sip delivers a pop of raspberry jam that is accompanied by warm notes of ground allspice. Lush, round tannins hug the palate gently and lead to a spicy finish that lingers and slowly tapers off.

The 2021 vintage brought us the earliest start of harvest we’ve experienced, with our crews starting on July 26th. After our white and early red varietals were brought in to the winery, many of our red varietals were predicted to reach maturity at the same time. The compaction of the second half of the harvest season became both a challenge and priority for us. As Fall approached, the smaller fruit set, paired with consistently higher temperatures caused many red varietals to mature rapidly. Varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, and Petite Sirah came off three weeks sooner than average, with slightly higher brix than targeted, although with good acidity. With all said and done, the vintage came in smaller than expected, though with outstanding quality that we are thrilled to present.

Red Wine

15

3.77

6.0 g/L

0.9 g/L

American Oak; 7 Months

Certified Lodi Rules for Sustainable Winegrowing.