2023 Russian River Valley "Mancini Ranch" Zinfandel
85% Zinfandel
15% Mixed Black Varieties (Carignan, Abouriou, Valdiguié, Alicante Bouschet, Grand Noir, Petite Sirah)
With yields of two tons to the acre, Mancini was picked October 13th. The fruit was fully destemmed, cold soaked for five days, and then inoculated with a variety of natural yeast strains. After 22 days on the skins, the wine was gently pressed to all French oak, 21% new, and bottled unfined and unfiltered after 15 months of aging.
Tasting Note:
Beautiful, almost electric, dark garnet in color, no doubt due to this wine’s healthy 3.37 pH. Aromatically, a very cool, blue-fruited nose offering boysenberry, blueberry, and mulberry. This is classic Piner-Olivet Zin! The wine gently caresses the palate with more black and blue fruits and a hint of pepper that carry through the long, bright finish. A stunning example and as fine of a Zinfandel as we have ever produced. This should continue to evolve and develop for at least the next 15 years, perhaps even longer. Enjoy now through 2040. (MRO - 07/16/25)