GAMBA MCM OLD VINE ZINFANDEL RUSSIAN RIVER 2022

The historic Gamba Estate Vineyard, planted in 1900, designated on the label by the Roman numerals MCM, is located in the heart of the Russian River Valley AVA. Our historic vineyard is rare among the limited truly old vine vineyards remaining of original vine plantings brought to the new world by the pioneering immigrants of the turn of the last century. Organically farmed and using only rainwater for irrigation, the vineyard consistently offers exceptional fruit quality with extremely low yields from our heritage 1900 planting site. The vineyard is cultivated without the use of herbicides or pesticides; a stewardship that has continued over the duration of its life. The epic 2020 MCM Gamba Estate Old Vine Zinfandel is a brilliant garnet color. The nose offers an array of stone fruits, cedar, and savory fall spices. Me- dium to full bodied, the MCM is classic Gamba on the palate. Showing a solid structure and refined texture, the 2020 MCM offers dark berries, a touch of nectarine, Washington cherry compote, and tangy rhubarb, accented with deli- cious cocoa and brown spices, with just a subtle hint of oak. The wine is satisfying, layered, and enjoyably bouyant, showcas- ing a proportionate balance of mouth-watering acidity. This is a serious and thought-provoking wine from beginning to end. A great wine to enjoy now, or will reward the patient enophile in the cellar with 5-10 years additional aging.