In the fertile flatlands of Lodi, California, where long, sun-drenched days and cool maritime breezes drifting in from the nearby coast create one of the most consistently ideal growing environments for Zinfandel anywhere in the world, Rookery has found its home. Lodi is rightly celebrated as the Zinfandel capital of California, a region whose old-vine heritage and unique mesoclimate produce a style of the grape that is rich, generous, and unmistakably Californian in its warmth and confidence. At the helm of Rookery is winemaker Bill Knuttel, a revered figure in California winemaking whose reputation for ultra-premium craftsmanship precedes him at every turn, and whose sure, practiced hand gives this wine a polish and refinement that sets it apart from the crowd.

The Rookery Zinfandel is sourced from lush Lodi vineyards where the combination of abundant sunshine and cooling coastal influence allows the fruit to ripen slowly and fully, building the deep, concentrated flavors and natural balance that define a truly satisfying Zinfandel. State-of-the-art machinery is used throughout the harvest process to handle the fruit with exceptional gentleness, ensuring that everything the vineyard worked so hard to develop arrives at the winery intact and expressive. From there, Bill works with characteristic precision and care to craft a wine that is smooth, juicy, and built for the kind of easy, generous enjoyment that brings people together around a table.

The Rookery Zinfandel pours a deep, opulent ruby with a rich, velvety depth that immediately communicates the wine’s generosity and warmth. The nose is inviting and immediate, ripe black plum and lush blackberry fill the glass with a dark, fruit-forward exuberance that is classically Lodi Zinfandel at its most expressive and appealing, with a subtle undercurrent of spice that adds just enough intrigue to keep things interesting. On the palate it is juicy, full, and beautifully textured, rich cassis and dark berry fruits take center stage while a confident note of black pepper weaves through with spice and energy, all carried along by smooth, polished tannins that give the wine its signature silky character and set the stage for a lengthy, persistent finish that lingers long after the last sip. It is a wine made for sharing, pairing naturally with BBQ pork ribs, Carne Asada, prosciutto-wrapped prunes, or a well-aged smoked Gouda worth pulling out for good company.

Rookery Zinfandel Notes To Your Senses:

• APPEARANCE: Deep, opulent ruby with rich, velvety depth
• AROMA: Ripe black plum and lush blackberry with a subtle undercurrent of spice
• TASTE: Juicy and full with rich cassis, dark berry fruit, and a confident note of black pepper carried by smooth, polished tannins
• FINISH: Lengthy and persistent with a warm, satisfying depth
• ABV: 14.5%