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Monte Rio Cellars Old Vine Zinfandel 2020

Price: $24.99

Producer Monte Rio Cellars
Country United States
Region California
Subregion Lodi
Varietal Zinfandel
Vintage 2020
Sku 26308
Size 750ml
 

Fruit sourced from the organically farmed Shergill Vineyard in Lodi AVA. Average vine age is 90 years. 100% whole cluster, carbonic maceration. Natural yeast fermentation in concrete and stainless steel before maturing for 10 months in neutral French oak.

Monte Rio Cellars Description

Mr. Cappiello got his start in restaurants, his wine career began in 2002 as a Sommelier at Tribeca Grill. As time progressed his roles changed to Wine Director and restaurant owner over the next 15 years. Through connections with countless winemakers and after meeting his current business partner Pax Mahle, the transition to Winemaker was a natural progression for Cappiello. He still serves as Wine Director of Walnut Street Café in Philadelphia. He is Food & Wine host for Playboy and founding member of Winemakers & Sommeliers for California Wildfire Relief. His 30 years of experience in the restaurant industry, and Sommelier career has given him access to four of the worlds greatest wine cellars. All have been recipients of Wine Spectators "Grand Award"; TriBeCa Grill, Veritas, GILT, and Pearl & Ash. Mr. Cappiello was named "Sommelier of the Year 2014" by Food & Wine Magazine, "Wine Person of the Year 2014" by Imbibe Magazine, and "Sommelier of the Year 2015" by Eater National. His winemaking career started in 2018, under the watchful eye of Pax Mahle. Monte Rio focuses on heritage and classic California varieties. Wines are made naturally with no additives and farmed with organic practices. Mr. Cappiello and Mr Mahle collaborate on two wineries; Skull Wines and the Piquette Project.

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