This predominantly Zin blend of Nalle Estate old vines is a testimony to over 37 years of experience in bottling balanced, flavorful Zin reflective of Dry Creek Valley. The old vines are head-trained, yielding intense fruit flavors, bright acidity, and fine-grained tannins. Soils here are well-drained, gravelly clay and loam. Harvested and fermented together, the Petite Sirah and Carignane add color and mid-palate strength to complement the fruit-forward yet complex flavors. Loamy soils encourage the development of small berries with tempered acidity and weighty tannin structure. The Nalle winemaking style follows traditional vigneron techniques: low yields in the vineyard, hand picking and sorting, gentler macerations, and small fermentations. Aged exclusively in French oak.

This wine presents in the glass as a luscious medium ruby color. Then, strawberry, raspberry, and Bing cherry leap out of the glass when first lifted to the nose. After a moment, rhubarb and just a hint of oak spice appear. The bright red fruit notes continue on through the palate with the first sip. The strawberry and raspberry flavors are balanced by gentle oak and refreshing acidity. With medium body and smooth tannins, it finishes with noticeable yet balanced oak influence. Our great-grandparents would be proud.