Taste the 2018 vintage of St. Francis Winery & Vineyard’s Giovanetti Vineyards Old Vines Zinfandel with winemaker Katie Madigan.
This juicy Russian River Valley Zinfandel exudes fresh summer aromas of ripe boysenberry and strawberry jam. A delicate hint of dried lavender frames the distinctively aromatic nose, as rich waves of chocolate and maple create a gratifying mouthfeel. The wine’s cordial-like introduction is contrasted by a refreshing snap of cold granite minerality in its otherwise fruit-driven acidity.
All grapes are gently de-stemmed before cold-soaking for two days to extract optimal color and flavor. the fruit is fermented in separate lots, allowing each lot to be individually and distinctly crafted before being aged in French oak barrels, 42% new. The wine is kept 20 months in barrel before final blending.