2021 Preston Farm Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley, California, USA Domaine de la Borde Here Altesse has to work

Here Altesse has to work hard to develop a good root system to produce bunches with rather small

Most of the Chardonnay clones were planted in 1987 with the addition of some Pinot blanc more recently in an attempt to more truly emulate a classic Burgundian white vineyard

A blend of equal parts Gewürztraminer and Pinot Gris from the biodynamic vineyards of the Humbrecht family in Alsace

and linocut label by my dear wife Mirka

Only healthy and ripe berries end in the vinification vat

2021 Preston Farm Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley, California, USA Domaine de la Borde Here Altesse has to workFrom organically farmed, dry farmed vines in Dry Creek Valley, this estate Zinfandel reflects the deep roots of Preston Farms regenerative approach. Fruit from old vine parcels is hand harvested and fermented spontaneously with native yeasts, using gentle pump overs to preserve delicacy and freshness. The wine is then aged in a mix of neutral oak and large casks, bottled unfined and unfiltered with minimal sulfur.