2023 The Federalist Zinfandel Lodi

Aromas of blackberry, raspberry, plum, black pepper, and vanilla spice. Plush entrance, full bodied, structured mid-palate, juicy, long finish, dark berries, oak spice. good tannin structure and a smooth vanilla brûlée finish.
America’s original craft wine, made for the people by the people. It’s bold, proud, and fiercely independent. This is an old vine Zinfandel, staying true to the varietal. The family-owned and operated vineyards were planted as early as 1962, head trained, on original rootstock.

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Viticulture

The family-owned and operated vineyards were planted as early as 1962, head trained, on original rootstock. Producing more nuanced flavours and higher quality overall.

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Vinification

Different blocks were fermented separately to preserve ideal characteristics of each. Each block spends an average of 12 days on the skins. 12 months in 40% new oak ( of that 40% is American oak and 60% French oak.