Zinfandel "Rockpile Ridge", Mauritson, Sonoma County, CA, 2019

94% Zinfandel 6% Petite Sirah

92 Points Wine Enthusiast

Spicy and herbal, this high-elevation grown wine includes 6% Petite Sirah and is earthy and dusty in dark fruit. Firm yet substantial tannins provide concentrated weight and breadth, with brooding highlights of tobacco, black pepper, dark chocolate and coffee.

Winemaker Notes

The 2019 Rockpile Ridge Zinfandel carries all of the signature aromas expected from Zinfandel grown in Rockpile: candied cherry and plum; dark cocoa; ground roasted coffee; savory dried herbs and sweet earth. This incredible iteration of Rockpile Ridge Zinfandel is singularly defined by its detailed texture. It’s vibrant, yet concentrated; elegant, yet bold; velvety, yet powerful. Then it ultimately resolves into a seamless and persistent finish. This energetic Zin will benefit from at least 1-2 years of bottle age. Enjoy over the next 10-12 years.

Since 1868, six generations of the Mauritson family have grown grapes in the Dry Creek Valley. These 140 years of farming have crafted their winemaking philosophy; Great wine is made in the vineyard. Each harvest they reserve the best fruit from their 280 acres throughout the Dry Creek Valley, Alexander Valley and Rockpile appellations. This allows them to showcase the individuality of their incredible vineyard holdings by creating single-vineyard wines as well as wines distinctive of the appellations themselves.