Moss Roxx Ancient Vine Zinfandel 2011

Moss Roxx is a label under Oak Ridge Winery. Gnarled and ancient, the Zinfandel vines from this vineyard produce some of California's most sought-after fruit, creating a wine that is supple and complex.

Originally built in 1934, Oak Ridge Winery operated for many years as a winemaking cooperative. The winery was purchased by Rudy Maggio, a third-generation winegrower in 2002, and his three daughters continue to oversee operations today. The Maggio family has called Lodi home for over 100 years and take pride in their role as stewards of the land. All of their 2,500 acres of estate vineyards are farmed in accordance with LODI RULES, a third-party sustainability certification created for the Lodi Appellations that signifies a commitment to rigorous, scientifically-sound sustainable wine growing. 

The legacy of Moss Roxx began in 1888 when the first vineyard was planted by our Italian immigrants as they settled in Lodi. These vineyards are over a century old and are laden with rocks and gravelly soil. The boulders and vines are covered in moss from their years of exposure to the elements. The goal with these grapes is to craft a flagship wine that exemplifies the very best that Lodi's signature grape, Zinfandel, could be.