“All our old-vine Zinfandel is sourced from head-trained, cane-pruned vineyards. Most of them are dry-farmed ranging anywhere from 40 to 80-years-old. What we see from this wine is more intense varietal character, color, flavor, and extraction.”
– Eric Aafedt, Vice President, Winemaking
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Head-trained, dry farmed Zinfandel vines planted by early California pioneers have endured for generations, unwavering through myriad challenges and the test of time. Producing small, concentrated clusters of grapes. these vines demonstrate the reward for patience and determination. It is these noble vines that Bogle winemakers rely on to create our intriguing Old Vine Zinfandel.
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ABOUT ERIC AAFEDT
A long tenured employee, Eric has been a part of the Bogle family for over 25 years. Crafting approachable wines of amazing flavor, complexity and balance, Eric’s style has come to be synonymous with Bogle wines. Focusing on quality vintage after vintage, Eric’s efforts can be enjoyed with each and every glass we produce.
ABOUT BOGLE VINEYARDS
Though the Bogle family has been farming in the Clarksburg region for six generations, their involvement in the wine business spans back 50 years. In addition to passing down a strong work ethic and dedication to quality, the success of Bogle over the years is rooted in the day-to-day involvement of the Bogle family.
Bogle Vineyards is a proud recipient of the 2018 Green Medal Leader Award, which recognizes the vineyard that best demonstrates environmentally sound, socially equitable and economically viable sustainability practices. At Bogle, they understand that nurturing the land and preserving its vitality is not only essential for their family, but across the globe, so that future generations can enjoy many harvests for centuries to come.