Anderson Ranch Zinfandel 2019
Anderson Ranch is in the venerable Lytton Springs corridor near our Wine Creek Ranch home estate. It rests on elevated benchland and planted in well-drained sandy soils with perfectly matched clones delivering an elegant, refined Zinfandel - our Grand Cru. WINEMAKING NOTES Anderson Ranchs decomposed sandstone soils are lightly colored and textured nurturing an aromatic-driven expression with uncommon natural acidity. The 2018 vintage marks the beginning of the second decade of us producing this offering and we continue to be amazed by the fruit. This is one of two wines in our portfolio that is 100% Zinfandel; a testament to the site and its microclimate with warm to hot days and typically cold nights. Traditional Burgundian techniques utilizing open-top fermenters, cool-soaking, hand punch downs and basket pressing to fully express the terroir. In 2019 we punched down less frequently while fermenting slightly cooler, to better focus on extracting aroma and flavor while still retaining balanced color and tannin. The wine was then aged in a mix of French oak barrels, from small barriques to 900 gallon Foudres designed to optimize aroma retention and tannin development. THE WINE The nose is filled with red cherries, tart raspberries, cocoa powder, nutmeg and a hint of tomato leaf. In the mouth, these elements explode, held together with powdery tannins and medium+ acidity. Mixed Italian herbs reminiscent of a fine Chianti Classico mingle with brighter red fruit. The chocolate notes move darker to a ganache topped with raspberry compote. This wine offers layers of flavors and complexity while remaining light in color and notably delicate. This is an amazing expression of the Lytton Springs corridor and our true grand cru vineyard. Extraordinarily versatile with a wide array of foods and cuisines, this a Zin that truly breaks the mold. We expect this wine to reward further cellaring through at least 2028-2029.
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14.5%| Organic | Yes |
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| Sustainable | Yes |
| Closure | N/A |
| Bottle Size | Standard |
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Quivira Vineyards’ is a leading producer of Zinfandel, Sauvignon Blanc and Rhone varietals, built upon intentional winegrowing and a thoughtful commitment to sustainable and organic farming. Quivira’s philosophy is driven by the seamless vision of quality shared between winemaker Hugh Chappelle and vineyard manager Ned Horton. Together, they have integrated the vineyard and winery where farming practices are optimally aligned with the desired characteristics of the finished wine.
The winemaking style at Quivira emphasizes balance and transparency of terroir utilizing thoughtful low-input winemaking to produce wines that proudly showcase their varietals and origins. In crafting these wines, Hugh uses a light touch when working with the raw materials. This is not a hands-off approach, it simply means that manipulation is intentionally and thoughtfully minimized to only those operations the wine truly needs. In fact, it requires even more engagement via more frequent observation and tasting to best know when and when not to intervene. Hugh likes to develop complexity by judiciously using a few techniques: blending, co-fermentation, phased harvesting and barrel aging - both oak and acacia wood.
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