Mauritson Family Winery Rockpile Ridge Vineyard Zinfandel

Winery	Mauritson Wines
Region	Dry Creek
Appellation	Rockpile
Type	Red Wine
Varietal	Zinfandel
Vineyard Size	45 acres
Soil	Rocky terrain
Vineyard Orientation	South – Southwest, 800-2000 feet
Average Age of Vines	50+ years
Farming Practice	Conventional
Maturation	15 months in oak barrels 100% French
Vintage	2016

On the nose, red fruit is complemented by earthen minerality and nuances of sweet oak and spice. Raspberry and baked fruit dominate the front palate giving way to a broad mouth feel. The tannins are supple and well balanced, exposing the richness of this wine. The finish is prototypical of Rockpile: long and focused. Full bodied with balanced acidity, this wine will age gracefully for the next 5-7 years.

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93pts Wine Enthusiast– 2016 vintage

FOR THE 2016 VINTAGE
With an addition of 5% Petite Sirah, this wine is brooding in a berry fruit tone that mingles with brown sugar, baking spice and coffee. Lifted acidity does a good job reining in the fundamental power and concentration at its core.

91pts Wine Spectator– 2016 vintage

FOR THE 2016 VINTAGE
Dynamic, if still a bit young and tight, offering compelling briary cherry, dusty sage and white pepper flavors that finish with refined but spirited tannins. Best from 2019 through 2024. 990 cases made

92pts The Wine Advocate– 2016 vintage

FOR THE 2016 VINTAGE
Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Zinfandel Rockpile Ridge Vineyard features notes of baked plums, blackberry tart and forest floor over nuances of stewed rhubarb, tar and raisin cake. Medium to full-bodied, the palate reveals plenty of earth and savory layers, framed by chewy tannins and oodles of freshness, finishing long. 990 cases produced.