Reserve Rous Vineyards 'Ancient Vines' Zinfandel
Tasting Notes
Crafted from 113-year-old “Ancient Vine” Zinfandel vines, this wine is rich, seamless, and expressive. Aromas and flavors of ripe blackberry, brown spice, clove, caramel, and subtle vanilla lead to a plush palate with well-rounded tannins and a long, dark fruit–driven finish.
Vineyards
The Rous Vineyard, planted in 1909 on St. George rootstock, is a 10-acre, single-source site in the Mokelumne River AVA. These head-trained, old-vine Zinfandel vines yield just 2.5 tons per acre, delivering exceptional concentration. Purchased by Craig Rous in 1994, the vineyard was transitioned from White Zinfandel back to Red through specialized pruning, upgraded to drip irrigation, and powered by solar energy. Naturally farmed with minimal intervention—where lizards and spiders provide pest control—the vineyard sits on sandy and sandy loam soils that enhance purity and expression.
Winemaking
Hand-harvested fruit was fermented in small rotary fermenters, followed by extended maceration for depth and structure. The wine was then aged in small French & American oak barrels for 24 months in naturally temperature-controlled (60°F) underground caverns, enhancing richness, texture, and varietal character. Careful handling throughout preserves the true expression of world-class Lodi Zinfandel.
Technical Information
- Vintage:
- 2022
- Alcohol:
- 14.5%
- Region:
- Lodi, California
- RS:
- 3.40G/L
- Varietals:
- 100% Rous Vineyard Zinfandel
- PH:
- 3.82
- TA:
- 5.70G/L
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Reserve Rous Vineyards 'Ancient Vines' Zinfandel 2022
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Reserve Rous Vineyards 'Ancient Vines' Zinfandel
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Reserve Rous Vineyards 'Ancient Vines' Zinfandel
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Reserve Rous Vineyards 'Ancient Vines' Zinfandel
