Sustainable viticulture (Sustainable) using biological and bio-dynamic working methods
Handpicked on October 5, 2019; traditional French methods; 30% whole grape fermentation; Fermentation with natural yeasts, including malolactic fermentation, 100% barrique aging in French 228 l barrels from Bernou, Sirugue and Francois Freres; unembellished, unfiltered.
Noceto’s Zinfandel bottlings from the Original Grandpère Vineyard – a site planted over one hundred and fifty years ago and reputedly the oldest, still-producing Zin vineyard in the state – defy expectations for old-vine Amador County versions in that they are outside of the big and burly norm...
Lush aromatics of cassis and complements of pencil shavings and graphite, it’s just a really elegant wine that’s drinkable upon release—but also has the structure and tannins to carry it in aging
Sit back and take in the aromas from a glass of this pinot as you think about sitting at the top of the vineyard surrounded by cows, water, grass and all things Western District farming.
