2020 Scott Harvey Vineyard 1869 Zinfandel
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89% is 153-year-old vines from the Harvey Vineyard known as “Vineyard 1869” located in the Shenandoah Valley of Amador County, 11% is Mourvèdre from the Scheffel Vineyard above Fiddletown.
Briary varietal layered Zinfandel, medium claret color, marjoram spice, cigar tobacco, bright cherry, medium French oak, luscious center, layered complexity. Old Vine complexity and first growth quality.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2020
Varietal
Zinfandel
Appellation
Amador County
Vineyard Designation
89% Zinfandel, 11% Mourvèdre, 100% 2020, 100% Amador County
pH
3.58
Aging
21 months in French Oak
Bottling Date
8/3/2022
Residual Sugar
Dry <.1%
Alcohol %
14.9
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Briary varietal layered Zinfandel, medium claret color, marjoram spice, cigar tobacco, bright cherry, medium French oak, luscious center, layered complexity. Old Vine complexity and first growth quality.
Vineyard Notes
Produced 89% from the Harvey Vineyard, America’s oldest Zinfandel Vineyard documented as existing in 1869. “Vineyard 1869” was planted in the days when horses were used for cultivation. This ancient vineyard is non-irrigated, stand alone head pruned vines that fully express the Amador Zinfandel terror.
Winemaker Notes
Produced in the “Old World” style of balanced wine making. We want the wine to express the Amador Zinfandel terroir with a good balance of fruit, French oak, structural tannins and medium alcohol. The wine is made in the California Claret style reminiscent of the balanced Zinfandels produced back in the 60’s and 70’s.
Other Notes
89% is 153-year-old vines from the Harvey Vineyard known as “Vineyard 1869” located in the Shenandoah Valley of Amador County, 11% is Mourvèdre from the Scheffel Vineyard above Fiddletown.