History

Salvador Vineyard in Contra Costa County is a paragon of old vine Zinfandel. These organically farmed vines were planted on their own roots in 1896. The roots are free to roam deeply as the soil is solid sand for 40 feet down. The wine is stunning: suave, complex and powerfully elegant.

VINTAGE SPECIFIC TASTING NOTES

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DETAILS

• AVA: Contra Costa County

• Soil: Delhi blow sand

• Planted: 1896

• Varieties: Zinfandel

• Viticulture: Own-rooted, head-trained, dry-farmed, 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

• Turley Vintages: 2006 - 2019

• Serving Temp: 55-65ºF

• Availability: No longer in production