2021 Zinfandel, Uncle's Block
Rockpile
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2021
Varietal
Zinfandel
Appellation
Rockpile
Vineyard Designation
Uncle's Block
Composition
93% Zinfandel, 7% Petite Sirah
Production
202 cases
Aging
14 months in oak barrels 100% French
Alcohol %
14.75
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
This 2021 Rockpile Zinfandel exudes detailed
aromas of kirsch, orange rind, milk chocolate and
warm toasted almond. It’s strikingly harmonious
and layered with sweet brambly fruits and ripe
Santa Rosa plum, with additional undertones of
warm baking spices. This wine has great richness
that complements the moderate density and
refined tannins. It’s exceptional and will drink
beautifully over the next 8-10 years.
Winemaker Notes
Uncle’s Block is part of my family’s original
homestead and is now owned by my uncle, Chris
Mauritson. Located at nearly 1,300 feet at the top
of the Rockpile ridgeline, this vineyard is
characterized by its eastern sun exposure, volcanic
soil, steep slope and lack of water. We hand-select
the best rows from this incredible site for our
limited-production Uncle’s Block Zin and the wine
reflects the depth of character and complexity
conferred by the stress the vines undergo to sustain
themselves.