Our Federalist Dry Creek Zinfandel is hand-crafted to bring out the true individuality of this hearty, decidedly American grape. Our vineyard in the Southern edge of Dry Creek is just a mile from the Russian River with cool and foggy conditions until mid morning, keeping the fruit from over-ripening and allowing for a longer growing season. This produces more mature fruit, and results in rich, full-bodied flavor characteristics.
The separate blocks were blended post malolactic fermentation and aged for 16 months in 20% new oak barrels.
Six blocks were fermented separately to preserve ideal characteristics of each. Each block spends an average of 12 days on the skins.
Bold, Full Bodied, Rich
Blackberry, Cinnamon, Plum
Dark fruits (plum, blackberry), brambly, black pepper, clove and cinnamon
Our Federalist Dry Creek Zinfandel is hand-crafted to bring out the true individuality of this hearty, decidedly American grape. Our vineyard in the Southern edge of Dry Creek is just a mile from the Russian River with cool and foggy conditions until mid morning, keeping the fruit from over-ripening and allowing for a longer growing season. This produces more mature fruit, and results in rich, full-bodied flavor characteristics.