2021 Old Massoni Ranch Reserve Zinfandel
Tasting notes
Ruby-colored with dark cherry and dried herb flavors, this wine has dusty and delicate tannins typical of our region. Dark berry fruit and lively acidity on the palate are complemented by a velvety and lingering finish.
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| Vintage | 2021 |
| Varietal | Zinfandel |
| Appellation | Sierra Foothills |
| Harvest Date | September 21 |
| Sugar | Dry |
| Acid | 5.4 g/L |
| PH | 3.74 |
| Aging | Aging 18 months in barrels; 80% - 8 used barrels; 20% - 2 new French oak barrels |
| Fermentation | 16 days in temperature controlled steel tanks with AM/PM pumpovers |
| Residual Sugar | 0.1 g/L |
| Alcohol | 14.80% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Bottling Date | 04/28/23 |
| Cases Produced | 233 |
| Artificially Carbonated | No |
| Sparkling Wine | No |
92 pts Wine Enthusiast [v.21]
This wine is opulent with aromas of black cherry, olallieberry and paprika. Other notes waft through, including blueberry jam, black strawberry and tangerine. Layers of dark fruit, dark chocolate, cracked black peppercorn, earth and silky tannins bring it all together. Pair with your favorite takeaway. — Tonya Pitts
Initially planted circa 1910, with some replantation post-prohibition, Old Massoni Ranch is one of California's historic vineyards, grown in well-drained, rich in iron, and decomposed granitic soils. Andis is honored to make a single vineyard wine enhancing the true characteristics of an old vine Zinfandel.
