Scar of the Sea - Zinfandel Old Vine Lopez Vineyard Cucamonga Valley 2023

Planted in 1918, 70 miles inland from Los Angeles and certified organic by CCOF, this vineyard is part of California history.  Farmed today by the Galleano family, we are lucky to be able to make wine from this historic vineyard.  The vines are farmed without irrigation in granite rocks and sandy soil surrounded by freeways and track homes.

This vineyard is one of the last reminders of an old California. The grapes were picked on August 19th and were fermented with native yeast and 50% whole cluster.  This wine aged for 8 months in old French oak barrels before being bottled without fining or filtration, and with minimal sulfur used.

Candied raspberry and blueberry, with subtle notes of tea leaves, dried flowers, and dusty earth. Medium-bodied with juicy red berry fruit and cherry cola flavors.

192 cases produced.

Type: Red
Producer: Scar of the Sea
Varietal: Zinfandel
Country: United States
Region: California
Farming: Organic