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New Release:

Looking for interesting grapes to plant in his own small Santa Ynez Valley vineyard, and after consulting with winemaker Bruce MaGuire, Andrew Joughin, our vineyard manager, purchased the cuttings from vines originating in Italy. Primitivo is well known as the primary wine from the Puglia region of Italy where it was widely planted starting in the 1850’s.

Recent DNA comparison has shown that California’s Zinfandel, whose origin was, until now, unknown, is the same as Primitivo. In the Joughin Vineyard, which is warmer than our own, there is a true marriage of grape and place.

Winemaker Bruce MaGuire has made a marvellous wine that is deep, rich and well balanced. Wonderful with cheese and almost any dish. 

Cases produced: 185

Suggested reatail price: 26.00

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