2020 Florence Vineyard Rockpile Zinfandel, Reserve
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Rich blackberry fruit integrates with some new French oak, a bit of tannin, deep color, mineral and spice. 250 cases. 9% Petit Sirah. 94 points / Editor’s Choice Wine Enthusiast. 92 points Wine Spectator. Best of Show, Alameda County Fair. Double Gold / Best of Class Press Democrat North Coast Wine Challenge. Double Gold, San Francisco Chronicle. $60
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Dark and velvety, seductive, ripe fruit with French Oak. With 17% Zinfandel and 3% Alicante Bouschet. Double Gold Medal at the Sonoma County Harvest Fair, 2022. Double Gold, Press Democrat North Coast Wine Challenge. $60 $30 Close-out sale, Quantity Limited
Florence Vineyard Zinfandel, 2021 Rockpile Reserve. Deep rich color, beautiful floral notes abound in this rich yet refined Zinfandel, blue and black fruit, nicely blended with new French Oak. With 20% Petite Sirah. 235 cases. $60. Order now. 94 points Wine Enthusiast, 92 points Wine Spectator, Double Gold / 99 points, LA Invitational, Double Gold / 96 points, Press Democrat North Coast, Gold Medal, San Diego International, Gold Medal, Monterey International, Double Gold / 96 points, Sunset International.
Florence Vineyard Petite Sirah, 2021 Rockpile. Made in a hearty, no-nonsense style, this full-bodied and firmly tannic wine will stand up to the fattest sausage or juiciest ribeye, and it will be even better with time. It’s packed with the darkest blackberries and espresso flavors. Best from 2027–2040. — Jim Gordon, Wine Enthusiast, 91 pts.
With 3% Alicante Boucshet. 150 cases. 15.4% ABV. $60. Order now.
Gold Medal / 90 points Press Democrat North Coast Wine Competition 2024.
Florence Vineyard Zinfandel, 2022 Rockpile Reserve. Deep, dark and very spicy, this black-fruited Zin displays aromas of blackberry and plum on the nose. These give way to flavors of black cherry, dark chocolate and licorice that wash across the palate with powerful, ageworthy tannins. Lay this down for a few years, then enjoy with barbecued pork ribs. — Tom Capo, Wine Enthusiast, 94 points, Cellar Selection.
Gold Medal, Orange County Fair, 2024
Double Gold, Sonoma County Harvest Fair, 2024
Double Gold, Best of Class, Best of AVA, Harvest Challenge, 2024
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Florence Vineyard Petite Sirah, 2022 Rockpile. Pure power. Spiced blackberry, blueberry and milk-chocolate aromas dominate the nose of this intense Petite Sirah. The palate shows vibrant flavors of black cherry and plum, and is loaded with rich, chewy tannin. Give this a few years in the cellar and enjoy with braised beef short ribs. — Tom Capo, Wine Enthusiast, 90 pts.
25% new French oak. With 3% Alicante Boucshet. 140 cases. $60. Order now.
Gold Medal, Monterey Wine Festival, 2024.
Gold Medal, West Coast Wine Competition, 2024
Gold Medal, Sonoma County Harvest Fair, 2024