Nalle is always one of the first wineries to begin the harvest each fall and they still check every bunch by hand on a sorting table, a practice considered too time consuming for most California wineries. The winemaking for the Zinfandel is aimed towards making expressive wines rather than blockbusters. The other, Sibary Vineyard, was planted more recently in 1999. Their main source, just steps from the winery, is their family vineyard, Henderlong Ranch, which was planted in 1927 by Fred and Ruby Henderlong, the great grandparents of Andrew Nalle. The grapes come from two vineyards in the Dry Creek Valley.
With modest alcohol levels, tasteful oak treatment, and incredible age-ability, this estate remains one of the benchmark Dry Creek Zins being made today. As a result, they remain off the radar of the mainstream wine critics and that's OK with them.Īlthough they also make tiny amounts of Chardonnay & Pinot Noir from Russian River, Nalle is best known for their Dry Creek Zinfandel, a classic field blend made in a traditional style. Davis in 1979 and since the first vintage in 1984 Doug (now alongside his son Andrew) has refused to give in to the fashion for high alcohol, jammy zins. Doug Nalle received a masters degree in enology at U.C. Nalle is a small family run winery with father, mother and son all having important roles in daily operations. Sauvignon with herb-crusted lamb or a juicy, seasoned burger topped with goat Pair the 2016 Folie à Deux Alexander Valley Cabernet Wine showcases ripe, concentrated flavors of strawberry jam, molasses andĪnise notes complemented by chocolate, cherry tobacco and a hint of vanilla Rich, round and robust in structure, this Concentrated aromas of juicy blackberry, cassis, andĮarl Grey tea sit atop spicy oak notes. The 2016 Folie à Deux Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a pureĮxpression of its region. Following a moderate fermentation temperature ofħ5☏, the wine was aged for 22 months in a combination of French, AmericanĪnd Hungarian oak barrels, 27% of which was new, giving it a plush mouthfeel Which fostered the rich color, medium body, balanced mouthfeel and excellentĪging potential of the wine. This Cabernet Sauvignon underwent a maceration period of 10 to 16 days,
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