Vintage Details
Vineyard: Maggie’s Reserve, Sonoma Valley AVA
Vines: Head-trained and trellised, sustainably dry-farmed
Blend: Field blend anchored by Zinfandel with Carignan, Petit Syrah, Alicante Bouschet, Semillion, Muscadelle and Picpoul.
Blocks: M, V, and K blocks
Harvest: September 2025
Winemaking: Whole cluster, foot-stomped, carbonic maceration, native yeast
Aging: Eight months, old French oak
ABV: 13.9%
Production: 220 cases
Release: November 2026
Winemakers: Scott Schultz & Jenny Schultz
Tasting Notes
Bright and balanced, the wine reflects the field blend, the old vines, and an exceptional 2025 growing season. It’s fresh and juicy with a silky finish, earthy minerality, and lively acidity. There are floral notes of violet and sweet pea. Blackberry, strawberry, and Rainier cherry follow, with a hint of dried citrus. The concentrated, almost salty character of old vines shines through.
Enjoy it before, during, or after a meal. It’s good company either way, now or later.
Our Approach
Our approach to winemaking is simple: intervene as little as possible, but pay attention to everything. We harvest with freshness in mind, ferment with native yeasts, and work with whole clusters and neutral oak to preserve the character of the vineyard. Every decision is made to bring out the natural complexity of these old vines, rather than impose a particular style.
The grapes are foot-crushed and placed in stainless steel. As fermentation begins, some of the intact berries undergo carbonic maceration, fermenting from within and contributing lifted aromatics and vibrant fruit. The grapes are then stomped a second time in the tank as fermentation continues.
The wine rests for eight months in neutral French oak, where it completes malolactic fermentation naturally and develops texture without pronounced oak influence. Throughout aging, we taste and monitor the wine closely, making adjustments only when necessary.
2025 Zinfandel Field Blend
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