DeLoach Russian River Valley Zinfandel
Wine Description
Using estate grapes and selected fruit from growers who focus on sustainable farming practices in the Russian River Valley, this series of wines represents the “heart and soul” of DeLoach’s offerings. These consistently award-winning and satisfying wines reflect the cool climate, complex and elegant fruit-forward flavor profile unique to the Russian River Valley appellation.
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Vineyard & Production Info
Winemaking & Aging
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Wine Production
This wine is aged for 21 months in 100% French oak barrels.
About the Vineyard
DeLoach Russian River Valley Zinfandel is predominantly harvested from the younger vines of the BCD Vineyard and the Slusser Vineyard, with smaller amounts of older vine Zinfandel from the Saitone and Boschetti ranches, all of which are certified Sonoma Sustainable.
The wine is made in a style that highlights the distinctive characteristics and unique flavor profiles of DeLoach's various Russian River Valley vineyards. The BCD Vineyard is one of the last to ripen and offers the final blend great acidity and a noticeable brambliness, while the Slusser Vineyard offers darker fruit flavors and high-toned aromatics. The grapes from the Saitone Ranch lend an intense dark spice to the wine while the fruit from the Boschetti Ranch provides dense tannins and a fuller body.
