Zinfandel is the heartbeat of California wine. Planted in the mid-1800s by Italian and Croatian immigrants—and carried west by Gold Rush settlers—it has endured heat, drought, phylloxera, and Prohibition, yet continues to thrive in the state’s sun-drenched soils. From the rugged hills of Sonoma to the rolling plains of Lodi, these old vines tell stories of resilience, place, and craft. This collection celebrates producers who honor Zinfandel’s past while shaping its future—wines that are bold, brambly, and unmistakably Californian.
BEDROCK WINE CO. ZINFANDEL ‘OLD VINE’ 2023
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Founded in 2007 by Morgan Twain-Peterson, MW, Bedrock Wine Co. has become one of California’s leading champions of old-vine heritage vineyards. Working alongside partner Chris Cottrell, Morgan focuses on preserving historic sites through transparent, energetic wines that showcase Zinfandel and traditional field blends at their most expressive. Their dedication to California’s past—and its future—has made Bedrock a defining voice in the state’s modern old-vine movement. Read more about Bedrock joining our California portfolio here. |
DASHE CELLARS ZINFANDEL ‘VINEYARD SELECT’ 2022
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Michael and Anne Dashe have long championed Zinfandel made with intention and finesse. Their “Vineyard Select” brings together fruit from Contra Costa and Clarksburg, blending approachability with serious depth. It’s a layered, beautifully balanced red that favors nuance over sheer power—a hallmark of Dashe’s thoughtful, terroir-driven approach. |
MARTINELLI ZINFANDEL ‘GIUSEPPE & LUISA’ 2023
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The Martinelli family’s deep roots in Russian River Valley viticulture date back to the 1880s, and their old-vine Zinfandel remains among California’s finest. The “Giuseppe & Luisa” bottling is lush yet poised—dense with dark berry fruit, spice, and savory undertones that speak to a century of farming the same hillsides with unbroken dedication. |
THE TERRACES ZINFANDEL ‘NAPA VALLEY’ 2022
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From their terraced estate overlooking the Silverado Trail, Timm and Sharon Crull craft Zinfandels that blend mountain intensity with classical balance. The 2022 release is generous and structured, its dark fruit and spice framed by freshness and lift. A distinctly Napa expression that bridges richness and refinement. |
