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  • Jackass Hill Zinfandel 2022

    96 Points
    Audrey Frick, Jeb Dunnuck
    94 Points
    Antonio Galloni, Vinous

    VINEYARD

    Jackass Hill

    VINTAGE2022
    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

    The 2022 season started out with ideal conditions with early rains helping to push bud break into Spring. While we encountered instances of shatter (a grape berry fails to develop because of incomplete pollination) due to frost, this was limited to specific vineyards. Meticulous attention was given to addressing this issue, as we diligently assessed each block and thinned any clusters affected by shatter. Thankfully, the summer months offered the optimal combination of warm days and perfectly cool nights. However, Labor Day weekend launched what has been marked as one of the most heat-intensive 7-day periods on record for Sonoma County, resulting in a significant number of vineyards reaching their ripening stage simultaneously.

    VINEYARD DETAILS

    SPECIFICATIONS

    APPELLATIONRussian River Valley
    VARIETALS PLANTEDZinfandel, Muscat
    SOIL INFORMATIONJosephine and Goldridge
    SOIL CHARACTERISTICSFractured bed-rock, Clay Loam
    ROOTSTOCK St. George
    YEAR ACQUIRED1880
    YEAR PLANTED1890
    Tasting Notes

    Stunning aromas of fresh raspberries, stone fruit, and sweet barrel spice on the nose. Mouthcoating up on entry with a constantly evolving palate filled with the flavors of hibiscus tea, nectarine, and raspberry. A hint of white pepper enhances gorgeous finish

    WinemakerCourtney Robinett Wagoner
    Consulting WinemakerErin Green
    Cases Produced 75

    Winemaker’s Notes

    Lark Coryell

    November 19, 2023

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(800) 346-1627
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