2021 Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley

At the time of bud break in late March, we had only received about 20% of our annual rainfall. It looked to be another low rain fall year so many growers early on, adjusted their farming practices. This meant dropping fruit earlier in the season to keep the vines strong throughout and refraining from aggressive fruit exposure. Despite the drier growing season, the ripening period that falls between mid-August to late October was nearly flawless. Long warm Fall days meant picking decisions could be scheduled in the absence of haste. Grapes patiently hung on the vines, waiting to be harvested at their ultimate balance of flavor, freshness, and intensity.