Three Finger Jack Old Vine Lodi Zinfandel 2019 (California)

Three Finger Jack Old Vine Lodi Zinfandel 2019 (California)"Superbly ripe an perfumed, the bouquet shows mixed berry compote, toasty oak, smoked meat and mocha characters, followed by a sumptuous palate delivering terrific weight and plush texture. It's mouth filling and velvety to the finish. At its best: now to 2027" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Jun 2023 The 2019 Three Finger Jack Old Vine Zinfandel is bold and concentrated, opening with rich aromas of black raspberry, toasty oak, roasted coffee, and plum. Intense

"Superbly ripe an perfumed, the bouquet shows mixed berry compote, toasty oak, smoked meat and mocha characters, followed by a sumptuous palate delivering terrific weight and plush texture. It's mouth filling and velvety to the finish. At its best: now to 2027" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Jun 2023

The 2019 Three Finger Jack Old Vine Zinfandel is bold and concentrated, opening with rich aromas of black raspberry, toasty oak, roasted coffee, and plum. Intense flavors of blackberry, black cherry and spice liven the palate of this bold Zinfandel. Balanced acidity and smooth tannins add complexity and depth to a lingering finish.

Lodi has been grape growing since the 1850s and in most places, the soil is deep loam which is similar to French Rhône region of Châteauneuf du Pape. The soil is full of cobble stones, low on nutrients, and water retention leaving the vines stressed which leads to intensity of color.

Situated 100 miles directly east of the San Francisco Bay at the edge of the San Joaquin/Sacramento River Delta, a cool blanket slips into the area at night keeping the vineyard temperatures mild in the morning and slowly heats up during the day. The 2019 vintage produced high quality, elegant wines with good color and balanced structure. Fruit development, from bud break through berry set progressed at a moderate pace, with moderate to cool end of season temperatures that allowed the resulting fruit to be packed with brilliant, complex, and concentrated flavors.

Three Finger Jack grapes are picked at peak maturity levels with winemaking assessing vineyards to determine ripeness. Our Winemaker is constantly watching and determining the perfect time to press the wines when color and flavor are most pronounced. The wine is then aged for 10 months in American and French oak barrels to achieve its full potential. Three Finger Jack Old Vine Zinfandel is certified sustainable under Lodi Rules standards and the winery itself is certified under California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance.

Lodi lies between the San Francisco Bay and the Sierra Nevada Mountains, with a classic Mediterranean-like climate featuring warm days and cool evenings. As the Zinfandel Capital of the World, Lodi produces over 40 percent of California’s premium Zinfandel. It has long been recognized globally as the home of highly acclaimed Old Vine Zinfandels, with some plantings dating back to 1888, taken care by 4th and 5th generation winegrowers.