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  • Vellutini Ranch Syrah 2022

    2021 Vintage
    93+ Points
    Erin Brooks, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
    2020 Vintage
    95 Points
    Erin Brooks, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate

    VINEYARD

    Vellutini Ranch

    VINTAGE2022
    ABOUT THIS WINE

    Vellutini Ranch vineyard borders Jackass Vineyard and the backside of Jackass Hill. It is named after Luisa Martinelli’s family, the Vellutini’s who lived on this property. Albert Vellutini was Lee Sr.’s age and they used to fish in the streams and hide from the truant officer when they were kids on this property. They had more fun playing cat and mouse with the truant officer who did not know the creeks and valleys as well as they did.

    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, Syrah
    SOIL INFORMATIONHugo with Josephine
    SOIL CHARACTERISTICSSandstone with Shale
    ROOTSTOCK420A
    CLONAL SELECTIONZN = Jackass Hill and Jackass Vineyard Zinfandel budwood
    YEAR ACQUIRED1999
    YEAR PLANTED2001, 2002, 2003
    Tasting Notes

    Rich aromas of black cherry, sweet leather, and boysenberry pie are present in the nose. A well-composed entry with flavors of raspberry compote and integrated baking spices are present throughout the palate. Dark flesh plum flavor enhances the graceful, long finish.

    WinemakerCourtney Robinett Wagoner
    Consulting WinemakerErin Green
    Cases Produced 94

    Winemaker’s Notes

    Lark Coryell

    November 19, 2023

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