When Jake Bilbro took the helm at Limerick Lane he wisely decided to bottle the estate Zinfandel by the three separate planting dates to showcase what the grape can do over time. This oldest block is a little under five acres of the classic Cali field blend of Zinfandel replacement vines – Petite Sirah, Alicante Bouschet, Peloursin, Syrah — all of which add to the unique character of old school Zinfandel. This is a wine that will age beautifully, thanks to the structure that the non-Zinfandel fruit contributes. Dry in style, with popping red fruit, mild pepper and spice that fill the mouth and finish long, this is what Zinfandel is meant to be.
Limerick Lane, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Zinfandel 2015
By Rich Cook