The Specialyst Zinfandel 2021

The Specialyst Zinfandel has rich aromas and flavors of blackberry, plum, and allspice, with a smooth jammy fruit and sweet tobacco finish. Our wine is delicious on its own and will also pair perfectly with grilled vegetables and meats, hearty pastas, and aged cheeses.

Beautifully ripe fruit was selected from our top Zinfandel vineyard partners throughout Lodi – world renowned for Zinfandel.

The 2021 growing season allowed for a bountiful harvest of vibrant Zinfandel fruit. Sourced from Certified Sustainable vineyards throughout the Lodi growing region, each ton harvested was bearing beautifully concentrated berries, ready for fermentation.

Our 2021 Zinfandel was fermented to dry in stainless steel tanks. After undergoing a maceration period to extract the classic varietal characteristics, the wine was pressed off skins, followed by a full malolactic fermentation. The Specialyst Zinfandel is aged in a combination of American and French oak barrels, 40% of which are new oak.

Grown under the attentive care of the Trinchero family who has specialized in Zinfandel since the late 1960s. Made by the talented winemaking team in our state of the art, certified sustainable winery. Aged in a combination of  American and French oak. Approachable, food friendly style  that appeals to Zinfandel and red wine enthusiasts.

Have you heard the legend of The Specialyst? Some swear they’ve seen him riding in Lodi’s fabled old vine Zinfandel vineyards late at night, bending the moonlight and serenading the grapes. He’s devoted himself to these vineyards and the Zinfandel grape. That intense knowledge drives the production of this truly specialized wine.