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  • Jackass Hill Zinfandel 2023

    97 Points
    Erin Brooks, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
    96 Points
    Audrey Frick, Jeb Dunnuck

    VINEYARD

    Jackass Hill

    VINTAGE2023
    ABOUT THIS WINE

    This rugged vineyard is referred to by the Martinelli family as “Jackass Hill”, because only a jackass would farm a hill that steep. Jackass Hill is the steepest non-terraced hillside vineyard in Sonoma County, boasting slopes of 65 degrees. Lee Sr. is the third generation Martinelli farmer to care-take the original family homestead land; farming the ancient vineyard much as his grandfather Giuseppe had in the 1880s, without irrigation, pesticides or trellising.

    GROWING YEAR INFO

    When we look back at the 2023 growing season there are two words that perfectly describe the vintage – late and big. After an exceptionally wet and cool winter, bud break happened over a month later than average. Our first day of picking was the day after the harvest completed the previous year. Fruit set was excellent and the temps during the summer were moderate to cool, with very few days in the triple digits. What a contrast from 2022! Mild temperatures along with abundantly available water allowed the clusters to develop slowly and evenly.

    VINEYARD DETAILS

    SPECIFICATIONS

    APPELLATIONRussian River Valley
    VARIETALS PLANTEDZinfandel, Muscat
    SOIL INFORMATIONJosephine and Goldridge
    SOIL CHARACTERISTICSFractured bed-rock, Clay Loam
    ROOTSTOCK St. George
    YEAR ACQUIRED1889
    YEAR PLANTED1890
    Tasting Notes

    The nose rises gracefully from the glass with vibrant aromas of nectarine, ripe red cherry, and a whisper of freshly cut hardwood. On the palate, a refined elegance unfolds, revealing layered flavors of apricot and Bing cherry. The finish lingers effortlessly, carrying delicate barrel spice that resonates long after the last sip.

    WinemakerCourtney Robinett Wagoner
    Consulting WinemakerErin Green
    Cases Produced 113

    Winemaker’s Notes

    Lark Coryell

    November 19, 2023

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