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Lange Twins Centennial Zinfandel 2017
Coming from the historic Lewis Vineyard in Lodi, our 2017 vintage boasts rich aromas of candied raspberry and blackberry, complemented with accents of clove and licorice. Due to age, the 114-year old vineyard produces lower yields, however the natural acidity is preserved and balances the heavy tannins. This, combined with over two years of barrel aging in American Oak leads to a bold, yet refreshing wine with a silky mouthfeel. Spicy fruit notes carry this wine to the finish and leave a lingering smoky, sweet flavor long after you’ve finished the glass.
The Lang Twins family settled in Lodi in the 1870s and have been growing watermelons here ever since. They began viticulture in 1916.
Learning the know-how of agriculture from their great-grandfather, the grandfather and father expanded the vineyard and started the winery in 2006, and now the fifth generation, along with the sixth generation, are involved in winemaking.
The vineyards are located in Lodi, Clement Hill Sub, and Clarksburg, with over 3,000 hectares of vineyards. The grape varieties range from Zinfandel, the most representative of the Lodi vineyard, to 33 varieties.
The vineyard has 33 varieties, including Zinfandel, the most representative of Lodi's grape varieties. They pride themselves on exploring the potential of each grape variety to create wines that are enjoyable to pair with food.
The wines are all Certified Green, a natural certification from Lodi, which is granted only to wines that have been rigorously reviewed and approved according to a 101-point criteria.
The winemaker is David Akiyoshi, formerly head winemaker at Robert Mondavi.
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Wineries | LANGETWINS |
| Bottle Size | 750 ml |
| Appellation | Lodi, California |
| Alcohol | 15.0% |
| Wine Variety | Zinfandel 100% |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Plug | Screw cork |
| Body | Full body |
| Vinification | Aged 24 months in American oak barrels. |