Limerick Lane 2021 Zinfandel Banfield   

2021 Limerick Lane Zinfandel Russian River Valley Banfield Vineyard

Wine Spectator
93 Points
Powerfully built yet retains a sense of style and finesse, with blueberry and dark plum flavors laced with crushed stone and savory sage as this builds tension toward broad-shouldered tannins. Best from 2024 through 2032. 98 cases made. Tim Fish 
A note from the Winemaker, Chris Pittenger

Planted in the 1880's Banfield is truly one of the Russian River's most historic sites.  Contiguous to and formerly a part of probably Russian River's most famous Zinfandel vineyard, Banfield's history is long and storied. Yet, the real story with Banfield is the undeniable and utter jaw-dropping quality of the fruit and ensuing wines.  Located on the western edge of the Russian River appellation, Banfield sits in a narrow canyon on a steep hillside that mingles sunshine, fog, and rocks in an incredibly unusual manner.  The resulting wines have insane levels of acid and are able to not only hold the gorgeous red fruit flavors but they also age incredibly as well.  This is one of the most exceptional and historic sites from a region whose pioneering Zinfandel history has largely been replaced with varieties such as Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. It is a complete honor to work with this fruit and produce wines of such caliber from a vineyard the likes of this.  Only 98 cases were produced.