Very, VERY impressive! Thanks Teagan for the great reco on Insta. And killer QPR to boot!
Very, VERY impressive! Thanks Teagan for the great reco on Insta. And killer QPR to boot!
Thank you, sounds straight up my alley!
It was really good! Young for sure, but already super impressive.
Damn you Rich!
Ha! Pretty sure youâll dig it buddy
Agree 100% - his Syrah is delicious too. Looking forward to future releases!
Berserker Day?
Sounds delicious! Always looking for great Zinfandels
That would be awesome!
In for some Zin. Syrah was already sold out when ordering. Glad to support his push forward.
Nice Mike! Give it some air and let us know what you think!
Thanks for the note. Having gone through two bottles of this, I completely agree. It is young still, and definitely benefits from some air.
I, too, first got wind of the wine from Teganâs post. By pure coincidence, I happened to meet Adam at a dinner, and enjoyed talking to him about his experiences and plans for the label.
As soon as I got the release email, I jumped on it. He was nice enough to have me over to his house to pick up the wines, and I enjoyed hearing about the vineyards a bit more. Going to let the rest of the bottles chill for a while, I think.
Thatâs awesome man! Must have been a treat to hang out with Adam to learn more about the vineyards/wine! And I totally agree - the best is yet to come for this wine and Iâll hold my last bottle for a couple years or so. But its damn tasty even now with a little bit of air
Is Perch mail list only? Iâm not looking to join new lists, but happy to try a bottle if/when I see it.
Thanks for the lead, Rich.
No problem!
And it looks like you can snag the zin directly from the website. $25!
FYI, both sold out now.
The Perch Wine Co. website states its 2020 vintage Zinfandel came from the âFox Creek Vineyardâ in the Shenandoah Valley.
Here is what I was able to find about this old-vine planting.
Sierra Wines
âAmador County ContinuedâŚâ
"âŚThere are at least five old vine Zin vineyards still in production that are can be dated to pre-Prohibition, many own rooted and still dry farmed. They are located at the Jim Foxâs âFox Creek Vineyardâ, âDeaver Vineyardsâ, âEschen Vineyardâ, âSadie Upton Vineyardâ, and the âGrandpere Vineyardâ. The âGrandpereâ is owned by Terri Harvey and is thought to have the oldest Zin vines in Amador County. Another vineyard of significant merit is the âJohn J. Davis Vineyardâ at the Deaver Estate. These vineyards can be dated to the late 1860âs and also include 6 acres of Mission grapes that may be the oldest remaining Mission vines in the state. The grapes from all of these vineyards are highly sought out by many Zin producers throughout California for their ability to add complexity and spice to a wine.
âThe first new winery to open its doors in Amador was Montevina, founded by Cary and Vicki Gott and W.H. Field in 1973. The estate came with 60 acres of Zins that could be dated to the early 1900s and the family continued to plant Zinfandel as well as Nebbiolo and Barbera. The winery was later sold to the Sutter Home Trinchero family in 1988 and 75 acres of Zin vines went to Jim Fox, mentioned above.âŚâ.
Over the years, âFox Creek Vydâ has contributed fruit to Renwood (âJack Rabbit Flatâ), Binx, Fiddletown Cellars, Joel Gott, Villa Toscano, and other wineries.
Jeff Runquist Winesâ âGrowersâ page states:
"Sue Fox
âThe Massoni Ranchâ, Amador County
Zinfandel, Barbera, Petite Sirah and Sangiovese
âIn 1985 Jim and Sue Fox purchased the âMassoni Ranchâ from Montevina. In doing so they acquired sixty acres of old vine Zinfandel. Over the years they have diversified and now offer Sangiovese, Barbera and Petite Sirah. I am not the only winery to discover their produce and many of our neighbors also offer wines produced from fruit grown on the âMassoni Ranchâ.â
Is âFox Creek Vydâ also known as âMassoni Ranchâ?
Addâtl Resources
Wine Berserkers
âRenwood Soldâ
by Larry P
August 12, 2011
Vinography
â2001 Villa Toscano âFox Creek Vineyardâ Zinfandel, Shenandoah Valley, Californiaâ
by Alder Yarrow
July, 2004
ââŚThe grapes for this wine come from 100 year old vines in Jim and Sue Foxâs vineyard which is nestled in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. This small valley is located between the towns of Jackson and Placerville in the foothills of the Sierras east of Sacramento. These hot dry hills were originally planted with grapes by pioneers who ended their 3,000 mile journeys here, and by prospectors who came later, following the gold rush at the turn of the centuryâŚâ.
I make the wines to be enjoyed young, for sure, but the 2020 will age gracefully. IF you can hold onto itâŚI know I struggle!
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Always great chatting with you Nate, thanks for the support.
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Drew, what great info! Thanks for filling in some spaces, itâs such an historic vineyard and makes such a beautful wine. Looking forward to sharing future vintages.
-A