Wine Specs
Vintage
2021
Varietal
Zinfandel
Appellation
Sierra Foothills
Vineyard Designation
Andis Estate Vineyard
Harvest Date
September 16
Sugar
Dry
Acid
5.2 g/L
pH
3.53
Aging
18 months in barrels, 72% - 8 used barrels; 18% - 2 new French oak barrels; 10% - 1 new Austrian oak barrel
Fermentation
17 days in temperature controlled steel tanks with AM/PM pumpovers
Tannin
Medium +
Alcohol %
14.2
Wine Enthusiast
93
Zinfandel, Friedlander Block
2021 Estate Grown
Planted in 1977
In Stock
The Friedlander Block of our Estate consists of dry-farmed, head-trained vines planted in 1978 in the rolling hills of the California Shenandoah Valley AVA in Amador County. This block produces a wine that beautifully balances intensity and complexity with structured tannins and brightness.
Winemaker Notes by Philippe Melka
This produces a concentrated, ruby-colored, robust Zinfandel with an explosive mouthfeel. The wine has blackberries, raspberries, toasted fruit, cocoa powder, and sweet baking spice notes. It is perfectly balanced and rounded with firm, delicate tannins.
93 pts Wine Enthusiast
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
This produces a concentrated, ruby-colored, robust Zinfandel
with an explosive mouthfeel. The wine has blackberries,
raspberries, toasted fruit, cocoa powder, and sweet baking
spice notes. It is perfectly balanced and rounded with firm,
delicate tannins.
Vineyard Notes
The Friedlander Block of our Estate consists of dry farmed head-trained vines planted in 1977 and situated in the rolling hills of the California Shenandoah Valley AVA in Amador County.
This block produces a wine that beautifully balances intensity and complexity with structured tannins and brightness.
Granitic and Sandy Loam soils @ 1515 ft
Winemaker Notes
Friedlander Block is showing muscular characteristics and concentrated flavors. This red wine is a true full-bodied Zinfandel with firm tannins, round palate, and a lingering finish.
Food Pairing Notes
The richness and tenderness of slow-cooked braised short ribs will match well with the wine's full body and velvety finish. The dish's depth of flavor will complement the complexity of the Zinfandel, while the firm tannins will help cut through the richness of the meat.
Production
11 barrels = 262 cases
Video Tasting Notes
98% Zinfandel, 2% Petite Sirah