Layers of citrus

A wine that immediately stands out in the lineup

Matthew Luczy

The elevation runs from 260’ up to 410’ and faces south rolling east and west

The 2016 represents a striking

2017 Joseph Swan Ziegler Vineyard Zinfandel Sta. Rita Hills Layers of citrusWe have been working with this vineyard for over 30 years. Planted in the early 1920s, time has not particularly kind to the vines. The total number of viable vines has shrunk over the years and with it fruit production. In 2017 we were only able to harvest enough fruit for three barrels of wine. The classic profile of Zeigler over the years is blackberry fruit along with a noticeable black pepper spice note. This year is no exception but it also