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Sebastopol Hills has been a distinct neighborhood in southwest Sonoma County since 1999, but it was only in the past few years that vineyard owners decided to apply for an AVA. The area is 10,320 acres with roughly 1,000 acres under vine. It is home to 50 vineyards and two wineries: Littorai Wines and Reichwage Winery. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are the principal grape varieties.
The Sebastopol HIlls AVA: The proposed 16-square-mile Sebastopol Hills American Viticultural Area southwest of the namesake city currently has over 1,000 acres of vines in about 50 vineyards.
Bottled by: Reichwage Winery, Carlisle Winery, and Ridge Vineyards. Swan Vineyards leased the vineyard from the 1989 until 2012. The vineyard was planted between 1922 and 1924 on St George rootstock with 8x8 spacing.
Gold Medal - Reichwage Winery Mancini Ranch Zinfandel 2020
Gold Medal - Reichwage Winery Twin Hills Pinot Noir 2019
Gold Medal - Reichwage Winery Mancini Ranch Zinfandel 2018
The ones to watch. The up-and-comers. The fresh faces. In the coming years, these are the Sonoma winemakers you’ll say you knew way back when. In a wider industry where winemaking can at times feel snarky and competitive, the 21 folks on this list are refreshingly collaborative and supportive of each others work. Insiders say this is a big reason why Sonoma has launched so many notable careers, and why our county remains such a hotbed of innovation in the wine world.
Zinfandel Chronicles
Stunning nose of red and black fruits, licorice and peach. Full bodied with exquisite acidity. Rich and luscious. Raspberry liqueur, blackberry, boysenberry and white pepper on the palate. The finish is exceptionally long and spicy. Just an excellent Zinfandel from a heritage vineyard that is finally getting the attention it deserves. 94 pts
2015 Mancini Ranch - Zinfandel of the Month!
San Francisco Chronicle
The cost-efficient way to replant would be to install trellises, today’s standard method. But Reichwage has chosen to kick it old school: He’ll be replanting head-trained vines, spaced 8 feet by 8 feet, mimicking the method of the original 1922 planting.
Vintners rally to preserve Russian River Valley’s historic Zinfandel vineyards
The Pinot File
Sonoma County Wine Growers
Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. Enticing aromas of dark cherry, potpourri, rose petal and spice. Deep, dark cherry core in a midweight plus style with added notes of dark chocolate, cola and refined oak. Supple tannins with a soft, seductive finish. Sheer beauty of flavor. Score: 94 pts
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Near it is Mancini, also planted in the 1920s (during Prohibition), a 16-acre head-trained, dry-farmed site with a mix of 20-some varieties, including whites like Palomino, in addition to Zinfandel.