VINIFICATION NOTES: Each block of zinfandel, syrah and petite sirah on Lily Hill are picked individually according to ripeness, with harvest dates ranging from 9/5-9/19/22. The fruit was sorted, destemmed and given 30 days of skin contact, with two pumpovers a day until it was pressed at dryness. The wine was barrelled-down into 100% French oak, 28% new, for 18 months in our wine caves.
VINEYARD NOTES: Lily Hill Vineyard has become synonymous with zinfandels of elegance and substance. From the first plantings in 1915 to the blocks planted in 2001, this majestic hillside vineyard benefits from cooler nights and warmer days.
SENSORY NOTES: Classic Lily Hill Zinfandel shines with notes of wild blackberry, black cherry, and a touch of black pepper, balanced by hints of cedar. Medium-bodied with a coarse texture now, this wine promises to evolve into a velvety gem with time, showcasing its rich dark fruit and a signature strong backbone.
CELLAR RECOMMENDATION: Enjoy 2025-2035+