Our Wines
2008 Old Hill Zinfandel
Sonoma’s first famous Zinfandel, made in 1862 by William Hill, was grown in this vineyard. These vines—probably Sonoma’s oldest—turn out remarkable wines. Old Hill Vineyard contains 14 different varieties, but is blended to be 75% Zinfandel. It has Rhone-like intensity.
The 2008 Old Hill is a wine that is refined, but assertive. Powerful ripe aromas of mint, cedar, vanilla and dark chocolate are underpinned by the full fruit character of Bing cherries and black raspberries. Big and rich on the palate, the dark fruit and spice flavors persist in a long finish enveloped in delicious vanilla and toasted almond flavors infused by the judicious use of French oak aging. This is an extremely alluring wine that is attractive now but, as most past vintages from this vineyard have demonstrated, will continue to get more interesting for many years.
- Composition: 75% Zinfandel, 25% Mixed Blacks
- Appellation: Sonoma Valley
- Aging: 20 months in 100% French Oak; 34% New, 30% 1 Year
- Skin Contact: 10-15 Days
- Total Acidity: 5.80 g/L
- pH: 3.90
- Alcohol: 15%
- Ageability: Drink between now and seven to ten years
