Florence Vineyard Zinfandel, 2023 Rockpile Reserve. New Release!
Sublime nose of red fruits, citrus, baking spice and earth. Medium to full bodied with perfect acidity. Impeccably balanced. Cherry, raspberry liqueur, blood orange and pepper. Tremendous length on the finish. – Tom Lee. 2 Gold Medals. 94 points from Zinfandel Chronicles.
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Florence Vineyard Petite Sirah, 2023 Rockpile. New Release!
Stunning nose of black and blue fruits, Whitman Sampler box and molten licorice. Full bodied with ample acidity. Well balanced with impressive structure and concentration. Black cherry, blueberry liqueur, dark chocolate and pepper on the palate. Exceptional length on the finish with prominent, coarse tannins. Approachable now but this will undoubtedly age well. Best over the next 6-8 years. — Tom Lee. 3 Gold Medals. 95 pts from Zinfandel Chronicles. 92 pts Wine Enthusiast.
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Florence Vineyard Zinfandel, 2022 Rockpile Reserve. Deep, dark and very spicy, this black-fruited Zin displays aromas of blackberry and plum on the nose. These give way to flavors of black cherry, dark chocolate and licorice that wash across the palate with powerful, ageworthy tannins. Lay this down for a few years, then enjoy with barbecued pork ribs. — Tom Capo, Wine Enthusiast, 94 points, Cellar Selection.
4 Double Golds including “Best Zinfandel”, “Best of Rockpile”, Best of Class, Platinum Medal
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Florence Vineyard Petite Sirah, 2022 Rockpile. Pure power. Spiced blackberry, blueberry and milk-chocolate aromas dominate the nose of this intense Petite Sirah. The palate shows vibrant flavors of black cherry and plum, and is loaded with rich, chewy tannin. Give this a few years in the cellar and enjoy with braised beef short ribs. — Tom Capo, Wine Enthusiast, 90 pts.
25% new French oak. With 3% Alicante Boucshet. 140 cases.
Double Gold Medal 96 pts, Press Democrat North Coast Wine Challenge 2025.
Gold Medal, West Coast Wine Competition, 2024
Gold Medal, Sonoma County Harvest Fair, 2024
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Florence Vineyard Zinfandel, 2021 Rockpile Reserve. Deep rich color, beautiful floral notes abound in this rich yet refined Zinfandel, blue and black fruit, nicely blended with new French Oak. With 20% Petite Sirah. 235 cases. 94 points Wine Enthusiast, 92 points Wine Spectator, Double Gold / 99 points, LA Invitational, Double Gold / 96 points, Press Democrat North Coast, Gold Medal, San Diego International, Gold Medal, Monterey International, Double Gold / 96 points, Sunset International.
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Florence Vineyard Petite Sirah, 2021 Rockpile. Made in a hearty, no-nonsense style, this full-bodied and firmly tannic wine will stand up to the fattest sausage or juiciest ribeye, and it will be even better with time. It’s packed with the darkest blackberries and espresso flavors. Best from 2027–2040. — Jim Gordon, Wine Enthusiast, 91 pts.
With 3% Alicante Boucshet. 150 cases. 15.4% ABV.
Double Gold Medal / 96 points Sunset International Wine Competition 2025.
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