We aim to produce a Zinfandel that faithfully reflects the terroir of Margarita Vineyard, balancing varietal richness with an elevated sense of elegance and spice. The 2020 growing season was marked by a mild spring and summer, punctuated by two late summer heat waves that accelerated the pace of ripening into harvest, all coming together to provide a banner vintage for our Zinfandel fruit. Prior to fermentation, the separate lots were cold soaked for 48 hours for a soft extraction of flavor and color. After fermentation and light pressing, these lots were racked to a combination of French and American oak barrels, where they aged for 18 months prior to blending and bottling. The barrels were minimally racked during aging to preserve varietal aromatics. A small lot of Syrah from Margarita Vineyard was incorporated into the final blend for added mixed berry character and enhanced complexity.