As always, this is a blend of almost all the wines we make. We then add 25% of our Port to the wine and give it just a little more time in oak. Each bottling is slightly different but always with 25% Port.
Widely known as California's signature grape, Zinfandel enjoys the long and dry growing season of Lodi in the well-draining sandy-loam soils of the Mokelumne River sub-AVA. This exotic black grape has a unique tendency to ripen unevenly, leaving some grapes to raisin on the vine before others reach full maturity. It is this extended hang-time, which creates an intense concentration of sugar in the fruit, that brings out the robust flavor of the varietal while naturally maintaining some residual sugar.
Developed in 1948 at the University of California, Davis, Symphony is a white grape crossing of French natives Grenache Gris and Muscat of Alexandria. Created with intent to thrive in the hot summer days that characterize our region, this varietal perfectly plays its masterpiece on the stage of Lodi. As Muscat’s floral fruity notes sing in harmony with the structure and spice of Grenache, this wine resonates a beautiful balance of sweetness and acidity.
