Klinker Brick Marisa Vineyard Old Vine Zinfandel 2014
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The 2014 Klinker Brick Marisa Vineyard Old Vine Zinfandel is a wine for lovers of California wines. Full-bodied and heavy duty on the palate, this wine calls for a platter of sharp cheddar, Asiago, or any aged cows' milk cheese, and some rustic French peasant bread. (Tasted: July 20, 2017, San Francisco, CA)
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There’s no denying the concentration of this full-bodied, lavishly textured wine. It pulses with ripe blackberry and boysenberry from the aroma through the flavors and into the lingering finish. Delicious new American oak flavors lend complexity without overwhelming the taste of the grapes.
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Nestled in the heart of Lodi’s most prestigious Mokelumne AVA, sit 750 acres of estate vineyards, many of which have been farmed consistently by the Felten family for 6 generations. The soils are comprised of deep granite sandy loam, giving wines of this region a distinctive minerality. Situated at the edge of the Sacramento Delta, Pacific breezes gust through the Mokelumne AVA, cooling grapes, and creating a Mediterranean climate ideally suited for growing varietals such as Zinfandel, Syrah and Albarino.
Deeply committed to preserving the family’s ancient vineyards, Steve Felten founded Klinker Brick Winery in 2000 and is succeeded by daughter Farrah in ownership. An extension of the family is head winemaker Joseph Smith. Originally form Belize, Joe fell in love with wine after working crush in California in the early nineties. He has had a hand in every vintage of Klinker Brick, masterfully highlighting subtle terroir nuances and taming the robust fruit flavors indicative of the region with acidity and balance.