Wine Specs
Vintage
2021
Varietal
Zinfandel
Appellation
Sierra Foothills
Vineyard Designation
Old Massoni Ranch
Harvest Date
September 21
Sugar
Dry
Acid
5.4 g/L
pH
3.74
Aging
Aging 18 months in barrels; 80% - 8 used barrels; 20% - 2 new French oak barrels
Fermentation
16 days in temperature controlled steel tanks with AM/PM pumpovers
Bottling Date
04/28/23
Residual Sugar
0.1 g/L
Tannin
Medium
Alcohol %
14.8
Wine Enthusiast
92
Zinfandel, Old Massoni Ranch
2021 Old Vine Zinfandel
Planted Circa 1910
In Stock
Planted pre-prohibition around 1910, Old Massoni Ranch is one of California's historical vineyards, and Andis is honored to be working with it.
Ruby-colored with dark cherry and dried herb flavors, this wine has dusty and delicate tannins typical of our region. Dark berry fruit and lively acidity on the palate are complemented by a velvety and lingering finish.
92 pts Wine Enthusiast
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Pale Ruby color and fragrance. With dark cherries and dried
herbs flavors, this wine has a dusty and soft tannin typical of
our region. The wine has a lively mouthfeel, complemented by
a velvety, lingering finish.
Vineyard Notes
Initially planted circa 1910, with some replantation post-prohibition,
Old Massoni Ranch is one of California's historic vineyards,
grown in well-drained, rich in iron, and decomposed
granitic soils. Andis is honored to make a single vineyard wine
enhancing the true characteristics of an old vine Zinfandel
grown in well-drained, rich in iron, decomposed granite
soils.
Production Notes
10 barrels = 233 cases
Food Pairing Notes
Zinfandel pairs beautifully with grilled or smoked meats such as barbecue ribs, smoked brisket, or grilled lamb chops. The wine's bold flavors and tannic structure can match the richness and char of the meats while its fruity notes provide a nice contrast.
Production
233 cases