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2021 Rockpile "Madrone Spring"

Red Wine

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Wine Specs

Vintage

2021

Varietal

Red Blend

Appellation

Rockpile

Vineyard Designation

Madrone Spring

Composition

60% Zinfandel, 33% Petite Sirah, 7% Syrah

Production

294 cases

Aging

14 months in oak barrels 100% French

Alcohol %

14.57

Wine Spectator

Wine Enthusiast

Wine Profile

Tasting Notes

Our 2021 Rockpile Madrone Spring returns to a blend composition that is in line with some of the earliest iterations of this detailed wine. Dominant notes of candied black cherry, blackberry compote, blue floral tones and shaved vanilla pod give way to minor notes of summer-warmed dried coastal underbrush, cedar and cured meats. Firm yet velvety tannins give this wine a measure of approachability, but the staying power and freshness inherent in all Rockpile wines provide an even greater level of promise. This gorgeous red wine blend would benefit from at least 12+ months of bottle age. Enjoy over the next 7+ years.

Ratings

Wine Spectator - 94 - Offers simmering intensity yet stays light on its feet, showing expressive flavors of cherry and blackberry laced with underbrush and savory meat as this builds richness toward polished tannins. Zinfandel, Petite Sirah and Syrah. Wine Enthusiast - 94 - Condensed cherry liqueur, cocoa powder and lavender aromas waft from the glass of this punchy blend of Zin, Petite Sirah and Syrah. The palate is intense but velvety smooth, with flavors of juicy red plum, dark chocolate and white pepper before evolving into a well-balanced and long finish. Perfect for barbecued ribs all summer long, but will age gracefully for a decade or more. Jeb Dunnuck - 93 - An inky, saturated purple, the 2021 Madrone Spring is ripe and brooding with Concord grape, blackberry, licorice, and menthol. Full-bodied and fleshy with black fruit, it reveals ripe tannins and a velvety texture and is packed with boysenberry, purple flowers, and mocha.

Vineyard Notes

Our family’s Rockpile Ridge Vineyard is located at nearly 1,200 feet in elevation in the Rockpile appellation. The Madrone Spring block is composed of three distinct varietals: Zinfandel, Petite Sirah and Syrah. These three varietals grow in the coolest microclimate in Rockpile, due to its northwest orientation, and produce wines of great freshness and distinction. The blocks are harvested at different times and fermented separately to maintain the integrity and uniqueness of each block.

Winemaker Notes

Our intention with the Madrone Spring is to create a blend that not only exemplifies this unique area of our original homesteaded property but also showcases the extraordinary affinity and alchemy of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah and Syrah. Originally, the wine was dominated by Zinfandel and complemented with Petite Sirah and Syrah, though that has varied by release. Regardless of the varietal breakdown, our goal is always to make the best blend that expresses the Madrone Spring Vineyard in a specific vintage.