Seghesio Sonoma County Old Vine Zinfandel 2011
Seghesio Family Vineyards is nearly synonymous with Zinfandel, and has been so ever since founder Edoardo Seghesio, planted his first Zinfandel vines in Sonoma County’s Alexander Valley, in 1895. Old Vine Zinfandel blends vineyards are planted on the Dry Creek bench and the cooler southwest Alexander Valley. Although “old vine” is often loosely interpreted in the wine industry, Seghesio’s benchmark is minimum 50 years. However, the average age of their vines is approximately 70 years old. True old vine Zinfandel is distinguished by head-trained vines with thick, gnarled trunks and is planted with ancient clones dating back to the turn of the century.
