Do you know the legend of the Specialist? Several people have claimed to have seen him climbing the legendary old Zinfandel vines in Lodi and serenading the grapes in the moonlight late into the night in the vineyards.
He is an alchemist.
Able to transmute elements into supernatural wine.
Their dedication and in-depth knowledge of the vineyards and Zinfandel grapes allows them to craft wines that are truly Zinfandel focused.
It has rich aromas and flavors of blackberry, plum and allspice with a smooth fruit jam and sweet tobacco leaf aftertaste.
It's delicious on its own, but also pairs well with grilled vegetables, meats, rich pastas and aged cheeses.
Vineyard: Beautiful, ripe fruit is carefully selected from Lodi's top vineyards, world-renowned for its Zinfandel.
The 2021 growing season provided a bountiful harvest of vibrant Zinfandel.
Sourced from sustainably certified vineyards throughout the Lodi growing region, the grapes had beautifully concentrated grain and were eager to ferment.
The 2021 Zinfandel was fermented in stainless steel tanks until all sugar was lost.
After a period of maceration to bring out the classic varietal characteristics, the wine is pressed from the skins.
This is followed by full malolactic fermentation.
It is aged in a combination of American and French oak barrels, 40% of which are new.
Do you know the legend of the Specialist? Several people have claimed to have seen him climbing the legendary old Zinfandel vines in Lodi and serenading the grapes in the moonlight late into the night in the vineyards.
He is an alchemist.
Able to transmute elements into supernatural wine.
Their dedication and in-depth knowledge of the vineyards and Zinfandel grapes allows them to craft wines that are truly Zinfandel focused.