Rinaldi is one of the most significant ancient vineyards in the Sierra Foothills. Known to many historically as the Eschen vineyard, there are still a few remaining vines from the original planting in the 1860s; the bulk of our block dates from 1910. At 2000 feet of elevation and located in the Fiddletown AVA, the wine is generally more blue-fruited than what you find in nearby Shenandoah Valley.
The 2018 Zinfandel Rinaldi Vineyard is laced with exotic floral notes of mint, blood orange and spice, alongside stunning aromatic nuance and etheral grace. This beautifully lifted wine shows striking presence and long persistence. A Zinfandel of precision and class, the Rinaldi is positively stellar.” -Vinous
