First coined by Dry Creek Vineyard in 1987, the term “Old Vine” has special meaning to our family winery. Its vineyards remain the most prized and historic of all plantings in the Dry Creek Valley. Although there is no legal definition, we define an old vine vineyard as having vines that average more than 50 years in age. For this bottling of our Old Vine Zinfandel, the vines average more than 100 years in age!

This vintage presents alluring aromatics of boysenberry, blueberry and blackberry with notes of white pepper, cardamom, toffee and marzipan. On the palate, layers of black cherry and plum come forward with nuances of coriander, mocha, allspice and violet. The wine is complex, with vibrancy and impeccable balance. The tannins are fine, lending to an elegant texture and mouthfeel.

• Alcohol: 14.5%
• pH: 3.67
  
• TA: 6.6 g/L
  
• Brix: 25.2
  
• BLEND: 77% Zinfandel, 20% Petite Sirah, 3% Alicante Bouschet
  
• FERMENTATION: 12–14 days in fermenters at 82–88˚F; pumped over twice daily
  
• BARREL AGING: 14 months in French, Hungarian and American oak; 28% new oak
  
• HARVEST DATE: August 26–September 24, 2021
• SOIL: Iron-rich, rocky, gravelly loam
  
• VINE AGE: 95+ years