7th generation farmers, the Mauritson family have been working these vineyards since 1868, finally releasing their own wines in 1998. The winery is now under the stewardship of former University of Oregon football player, Clay Mauritson, who grew up working the vineyards with his father before cutting his teeth at Kenwood Vineyards. Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon specialists, Mauritson is located at the corner of Dry Creek Valley and Lytton Springs Road, hallowed ground for Zinfandel in particular. The vast majority of the Mauritson grapes are sold to premium producers throughout Sonoma County, though they keep the very best for themselves. From Robert Parker…”This is Zinfandel at its best, and I wonder why I have not seen enough of the Mauritson wines in the past. There is no question that these Zinfandels should be included with some of the top producers of Sonoma.”
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Mauritson Sauvignon Blanc 2020, Dry Creek Valley – LCBO # 24456 – $43.70Sourced entirely from the Hardie Ranch site from vines planted in deep, gravelly soils, allowing for great water drainage and root penetration. Each lot was handharvested, whole-cluster pressed and fermented in 75hL oak barrels. A rich, complex Sauvignon with notes of lime peel, acacia blossom, candied guava and streaks of minerality. A cut above. |
Mauritson Rockpile Ridge Zinfandel 2019, Rockpile – LCBO # 24451 – $78.35The Rockpile range of wines from Mauritson has been strictly allocated to their wine club members. This is sourced from a single vineyard planted with old vines at 360 meters above sea level. 9 distinct blocks were fermented separately then aged for 15 months in 100% French, new and second fill barriques. Weight, fruit, structure and texture are all prevalent in this elegant and sophisticated Zinfandel. Black plum, blueberry, mocha, roasted coffee, savoury dried herbs and sweet earth. |
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