Monte Rio Carignane ‘Jessie’s Grove’ 2021 (750 ml)

Winemaker: Patrick CappielloAppellation: Lodi Varietals: 95 year old Zinfandel Vineyards: Shegril Winemaking: 100% whole cluster Carbonic Maceration for 4 days in stainless steel. Pressed into stainless steel for 12 days. No sulfur used in the winemaking. Natural yeast fermentation. Farming: Organic Aging: 10 months in old wood barrels. ABV: 13 % Production: 300 cases 100% Carignane from 8 acres of own-rooted vines planted by Joseph Spenker in 1900, now owned and farmed by the Jessie’s Grove Winery. The wine was made with semi-carbonic fermentation, 100% whole-cluster and native yeasts. Bottled without fining or filtration after maturing for 10 months in neutral oak barrels. Patrick Cappiello got his start in restaurants, his wine career began in 2002 as a Sommelier at Tribeca Grill. As time progressed his roles changed to Wine Director and restaurant owner over the next 15 years. Through connections with countless winemakers and after meeting his current business partner Pax Mahle, th