Mauritson, Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California, 2023
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Overview of the Wine
Since 1868, the Mauritson family has been growing grapes in the Dry Creek Valley. Our great-great-great grandfather S.P. Hallengren, a grape growing pioneer in the Rockpile region, first planted vines in 1884, shipping every ounce of his wine back to Sweden. Our family's Rockpile homestead and ranch grew to 4,000 acres by the early 1960s when all but 700 ridgetop acres was acquired by the Army Corps of Engineers in order to develop Lake Sonoma. The vineyards shown in many of our historical family photos are now under water! For the next 30 years, the Rockpile property would serve mostly for sheep grazing.
Six generations and more than 150 years later, we're earning a reputation for outstanding winemaking along with our sought-after harvests. Opened in April 2004, our winemaking facility and tasting room is located at 2859 Dry Creek Road, on the corner of Dry Creek and Lytton Springs roads in Healdsburg. We can't wait to welcome you and share our wines.
Named after one of the area’s earliest settlers, the Jack’s Cabin site has quite a colorful history. Though Jack Ireland’s primary occupation was clearing land for sheep and cattle grazing, he was most known for his moonshine and disregard for the law. Apparently, he spent many a night in the county jail. When my father, and grandfather before him, were growing up on the property, only the tattered remnants of Jack’s house remained. The old decrepit structure only strengthened the notion that the “cabin” was haunted, and thus was born the legend of Jack’s Cabin!
Planted at nearly 950 feet in elevation and roughly 15 degrees slope, the Jack’s Cabin Vineyard is one of Rockpile’s premier sites. It has a southern sun exposure and is planted with the meandering natural slope of the bench. Relatively hidden from the coastal breezes that howl through Rockpile, this vineyard is the least stressed of all the blocks.
Winemaker
Clay Mauritson
Grape / Blend
Zinfandel
Origin
Sonoma County, California
Winemaker's Tasting Notes
Our 2023 Mauritson Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley is perfumy and intoxicating on the nose. Crushed summer blackberry, kirsch, sweet floral spice and essence of tangerine rind mingle beautifully with warm toasted pie crust, fresh ground almond paste and vanilla pod aromas. On the palate, this Zinfandel is energetic and multi-faceted. Details of fresh dark fruit with undertones of roasted coffee bean give way to a core of inviting, velvety tannins and a long fresh finish. For early enjoyment, we recommend decanting, however, this incredible Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel will be even more rewarding with 1-2 years of bottle age and will age gorgeously for 10+ years.
93 Points - Wine Spectator
Supple and rich yet snappy with fresh acidity, this Zin captures the best of Dry Creek, with zesty raspberry, roasted anise and white pepper flavors that zip along the vibrant finish. Drink now through 2035. 909 cases made.
93 Points - Ian Blackburn (AKA TEETH)
2023 Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley) maybe the best iteration of this cuvee ever! Think black fruit skins, spice, orange rind, and a kiss of vanilla. Wonderful texture, weight, and freshness... give it a few months (reviewed in Jan 2026)... and this will unlock even more treasure. C14, A23, Body23, O33 = 93 points - An Ambassador for Dry Creek Zinfandel!!! Warning - do not buy one bottle... buy two because you will drink one and immediately go back for another.
Product size: 750ml
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