Description

One of Sonoma’s oldest and most historic vineyards near the town of Glen Ellen, Old Hill Ranch was founded in 1851 by pioneer William McPherson Hill. The vineyard was purchased by Otto and Anne Teller in 1981 and today, Anne’s children, the four Bucklin siblings, produce field-blended wines from the bush vines on the family ranch.The teenage four “Bambino” parcels (outlined in yellow) were planted in 2000 and represent Bucklin’s “young vine” Zinfandel.  The 2023 Bambino blend is 56% Zinfandel, 32% Petite Sirah and 17% Alicante Bouchet. Fermented with indigenous yeast without any nutrient additions. Aged in neutral French oak for 10 months. 14.8% Alcohol.  528 cases produced.

Simply delicious. The wine is dark purple, lush and bold with intense bramble aromas of ripe, sun-kissed blackberry fruit, and black pepper spice. The palate is youthful with a crisp backbone and a sweet core of dark red fruit. The tannins are well integrated making this wine emminently drinkable. Over delivers at this value price and is equal to most Zins twice its price.  Perfect for grilling and slow cooked BBQ.