2021 174 Zinfandel
Our Zinfandel is from the Rocky Ridge Vineyard in Grass Valley, Nevada County. A medium bodied Zinfandel with lovely aromas of dark fruit and raspberries. Subtle pepper spice mingles with richly concentrated fruit flavors of blackberry, ripe plums and toasty cedar box. Extended barrel aging created a smooth, silky finish with unprecented depth.
Our medium-bodied Zin has exceptional varietal character with lovely aromas of dark fruit and raspberries. Subtle pepper spice mingles with richly concentrated fruit flavors of blackberry, ripe plums and toasty cear box. Extended barrel aging created a smooth, silky finish with unpredented depth.
Production Process:
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Grapes are harvested in September. They are hand picked and hand sorted at the vineyard.
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Grapes are destemmed and softly crushed. The must is cold soaked with its skins for 24 hours for a optimal color extraction.
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Afterwards fermentation begins at a controlled temperature with 4-6 daily manual punch downs.
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Once primary fermentation concludes, the wine is pressed and seperated from its skins.
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The wine is then transferred to stainless steel where aging, clarification and body stability can occur.
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After a time determined by our wine maker our Zinfandel is then transferred into French and American oak barrels for a minimum of 12 months aging.
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Once bottled, we age for another 3-6 months before releasing for enjoyment.
Food Pairing Notes: Old Vine Zinfandel has amazing versatility which makes it a wonderful wine pairing for a variety of dishes. Any type of meat-whether its pork, beef or game is ideal with this wine. Mushrooms, earthy flavors and rich dishes work wonderfully. One of ultimate favorites is osso bucco.
Serving Temperature: 60-68°F
Enjoy it within: 5 years (can be cellared up to 8)
Recommended Glass: Red glass
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Varietal | Zinfandel |
| Appellation | Sierra Foothills |
| Vineyard | Rocky Ridge |
| Harvest Date | 09/04/2021 |
| Aging | American and French oak |
| Alcohol | 15.50% |
| Wine Style | Red |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Bottling Date | 09/26/2023 |
| Cases Produced | 100 |
| Country of Origin | UNITED STATES |
| State of Origin | California |
| Artificially Carbonated | No |
| Sparkling Wine | No |
Russ Jones was born in Yosemite National Park, where he spent most of his childhood, until his family moved to Squaw Valley. Russ learned how to ski in Yosemite, but he learned how to race in Squaw. He spent his high school career racing and loving the snow. He and his wife met on the high school race team, where Russ dominated the field. He graduated from UC Davis with a degree in Enology and Viticulture (winemaking and grape growing). He and his wife traveled through Oregon, Washington and Paso Robles after graduation, where he worked at several wineries and perfected the Pinot Noir process. They then moved back to Truckee to start a family, and that is when he decided to make his own wine, using the natural ideal temperatures and humidity of Tahoe to make the wine distinctively unique. His artistic and analytical mind ensures that the science and art in winemaking is used to its potential. With this perfect blending of art and science, Truckee River Winery's wines have exceptional flavors and aromas.
