95 POINTS -
"The 2022 Winberrie Knolls Old Vine Zinfandel is medium to deep garnet-purple in color. It bounds out of the glass with exuberant notes of juicy plums, boysenberry preserves, and fruitcake plus hints of Indian spices, dried mint, tobacco leaf, and potpourri. the full-bodied palate is jam packed with black fruits and exotic spices with a racy line and lightly chewy tannins, finishing very long and earthy. The vines are more than 100 years old." - Lisa Perrotti-Brown, The Wine Independent, April 2024
Tasting Notes
The 2022 Winberrie Knolls shows classic raspberry Zinfandel fruit expression and the vintage is especially intense in red cherry, red plum and an elegance of fruit expression unique to the Russian River Valley. The flavors carry intense red cherry, blueberry and delicate spice components that lead into a supple finish with silky tannins and beautiful finesse.
Historic Acclaim
2022: 95 Points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, The Wine Independent
2022: 94 Points, Audrey Frick, jebdunnuck.com
2021: 93 Points, Jeb Dunnuck, jebdunnuck.com
2021: 93 Points, Wine Enthusiast
Vineyard & Vintage Character
Winberrie Knolls is crafted from three contiguous vineyard sites that belong to Don and Jenny Hartford’s neighbors. The vineyards are in the heart of the Russian River Valley and were planted in 1906. These old vine plantings are another testament to the long history of amazing Russian River Zinfandels, and we are excited to share with you our second release!
These vines, trained in the traditional wagon wheel style, are planted on Huichica loam soils. The moderately sloped sites drain well and produce wines with juicy fruit characters and a broad, fruit-driven and silky mouthfeel.
Wine Details
Oak: 100% French oak, 50% new
Time in Oak: 9 months
Alcohol: 15.5%
TA: 6.5 g/L
pH: 3.60
Cases produced: 72
Yeast: Native
Unfined and unfiltered