2017 Trot + Follow Zinfandel

VINEYARD NOTES: As a tribute to Lily Hill’s rich history, in 2012 we created a special small-production wine called Trot + Follow. In 1915, Italian immigrant Adamo Micheli planted the first zinfandel vines on Lily Hill. Adamo showed his young son Angelo how to prepare the soil for planting. The horses would trot along plowing the earth, with little Angelo following right behind. We were extremely fortunate to meet Angelo and his children in 2007, and this wine pays tribute to his legacy and family. Today, Lily Hill’s 100+-year-old vines continue to thrive, producing wines of uncommon character and complexity. 

SENSORY NOTES: This dazzling zinfandel opens with rich aromatics of blackberry, dark cherry, and a whisper of warm spice. On the palate, supple tannins and a subtle touch of oak frame the luxurious dark berry flavors, adding depth and lift through the mid-palate. The texture is smooth and layered, leading to a long, rich finish with lingering notes of blackberry and cola.