2021 Zinfandel - Redtail Vineyard

LangeTwins 2021 Zinfandel - Redtail Vineyard

Jahant AVA

Vibrant flavors and a supple tannic structure define this vintage of our Redtail Zinfandel. The bouquet unfolds into a stunning medley of ripe strawberry, licorice, and sweet tobacco. A full year of maturation in American oak casks imparts rich spice tones and sweet tannins that add to the complexity. On the palate, this wine produces a smooth mouthfeel, combining brighter flavors of strawberry candy up front with a savory progression of toffee and coconut that carry through to the finish.

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

15.5

3.74

5.3 g/L

6.6 g/L

American Oak; 12 Months

Farmed responsibly and validated with dual certification through The Lodi Rules and California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance (CSWA). In 2012 the Redtail Vineyard was planted adjacent to our winery in the heart of the Jahant AVA. The 3.62 acre block has open vines with small canopies allowing filtered sunlight to uniformly ripen clusters.