HISTORY

Rattlesnake Ridge is a certified organic, estate-owned vineyard. Located at the top of Howell Mountain at about 2600 feet, the vines see more sun here than they would on the valley floor; however, it is much colder due to the elevation, and can even snow in the winter. All combined, these factors make for a truly unique wine: bold flavors, and a tannin and acid backbone that can only come from Howell Mountain.

VINTAGE SPECIFIC TASTING NOTES

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DETAILS

• AVA: Napa Valley

• Sub-AVA: Howell Mountain

• Soil: Tufa, red volcanics

• Elevation: 2,600’

• Planting: 1999

• Varieties: Zinfandel

• Viticulture: Certified organic, hand harvested

• Fermentation: Native yeast

• Barrels: 80% used oak, 20% new; 80% French oak, 20% American

• Aging: 15 months in barrel

• Bottled unfined and unfiltered

• First Turley Vintage: 2005

• Serving Temp: 55-60ºF

• Release: Fall