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2024 Fordson Zinfandel

$30 per bottle

Fordson Zinfandel (a.k.a. Primitivo) is a single vineyard wine that’s been grown, vintaged and matured on the Kalleske property. Vigilant grape growing combined with traditional winemaking and maturation in seasoned French and American oak hogsheads has resulted in a flavoursome varietal Zinfandel displaying classic structure and richness typical of the Kalleske vineyard.

For 97 years horses were used to work the vineyard and land. This changed in 1950 when a new type of horse-power arrived on the property, a ‘Fordson’ Major tractor. The Fordson soon became a valuable and integral part of vineyard and farm activities.

Certified Organic & Biodynamic
Vegan Friendly

Tasting Notes Vineyard & Winemaking

VarietyZinfandel

Alcohol14.5%

Standard Drinks8.6

Size750ml

Tasting Notes

Colour
2024 Fordson Zinfandel is a brilliant purple-red colour.
Aroma
The aroma is vibrant and enticing, offering a captivating blend of florals and lifted red and blue fruits, think strawberry, cranberry, and boysenberry, layered with subtle notes of savoury herbs, anise, and a gentle touch of wintergreen.
Palate
The medium-bodied palate bursts with generous, juicy fruit, delivering bright, crunchy berries from start to finish. The texture is lively and polished, with silky, mild tannins that frame the fruit without restraint. Thoughtful barrel maturation lends a soft, rounded structure, integrating just enough oak to complement rather than overpower. The finish is long, balanced, and harmonious, leaving a lingering impression of pure, vibrant fruit
Cellaring
Approachable, expressive and immediately appealing, Fordson Zinfandel is ready to enjoy now, though it will drink beautifully over the next five years.

Vintage 2024

Winter and Spring were drier and slightly warmer than average leading to earlier budburst, flowering and veraison. Summer welcomed refreshing rainfall, average temperatures, with no extreme heat, ensuring the vines flourished with their very balanced crop load and apt canopy leading to steady ripening. Autumn began warm and finished mild, continuing the consistent ripening of grapes until harvest was finished in mid-Autumn. The yields are overall average, and the quality is superb

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