About the Wine

Briary varietal layered Zinfandel, blackberry, fig, pomegranate, violets, balanced with a fleshy center and hints of coffee and bright currents. Old Vine complexity and first growth quality.

Produced from the oldest documented Zinfandel vineyard in America, planted in 1869. These 150+ year old vines are non-irrigated, stand-alone head pruned vines, that fully express the Amador Zinfandel terroir. Made in the California Claret style reminiscent of the balanced Zinfandels produced back in the 60’s and 70’s. The wine has incredible complexity with a good balance of fruit, French oak, structural tannins and medium alcohol.

94% is 150-year-old vines from the Harvey Vineyard known as “Vineyard 1869” located in the Shenandoah Valley of Amador County and 6% is Syrah from the York Vineyard in Fiddletown.

Blend: 94% Zinfandel, 6% Syrah