{"title":"Mauritson","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLocated in Sonoma County, the Mauritson family has six generations of farming coursing through their veins and 230 acres of vineyards throughout Dry Creek and Alexander Valley.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDown from 4,000 acres in the early 1960's, the Mauritson family has been growing grapes in Dry Creek since 1868. In 1884, it was their great-great-great grandfather, S.P. Hallengren who first planted grapes in the Rockpile Region. And when the Army Corps of Engineers coveted the land for the constructing of Lake Sonoma, the family's then remaining 700 acres that sat atop the ridge were left to wild coyotes, sheep and pigs.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNearly 40 years later, in 2000, brothers Thomas and Chris Mauritson reestablished their roots atop Rockpile by planting vineyards. Established as an American Viticultural Area in 2002, Rockpile sits 800+ feet above sea level, on land that's difficult to farm - rocky, rugged and steep. The Healdsburg-Rogers Creek Fault runs through the AVA, providing the family with 17 different soil types, that when combined with the cool coastal breezes from the Pacific Ocean, which sits 13 miles to the west, creates ideal yet varied growing conditions for their Zinfandel, Syrah and Petite Sirah vines - limited yields, excellent drainage, and exposure to wind and sun.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJust as it took a few years hiatus for the family to return to grape growing on Rockpile's ridge, it took a similar absence for winemaker\/owner Clay Mauritson to return to the vineyard. The familiarity gained tending grapes as a teen primed Clay for his return to the region following a football injury at the University of Oregon. After a few years at Kenwood Vineyards, Clay honed his winemaking skills at Taft Street Vineyards and Dry Creek Vineyards, before bottling his first vintage in 1998 at Mauritson. In 2002, he committed his efforts full-time to making wine at his family's vineyards; and last year, he and his team individually fermented 68 vineyard lots before blending and bottling.\u003cbr\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mauritson-zinfandel-dry-creek-valley","title":"Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Zinfandels of the 2021 vintage are simply transcendent. Seductive and precise with incredible depth and sophistication. Perfumed ripe summer blackberry, pomegranate seed, sweet spice, and crushed violet candy mingle beautifully with sweet pie crust, almond paste, and vanilla pod aromas. On the palate this Zinfandel is energetic and multi-faceted. Details of fresh dark fruits and toasted coffee bean give way to a core of inviting plush tannins and a long fresh finish. Despite its early accessibility, this incredible Zinfandel will be generous for at least 7+ years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mauritson Wines","offers":[{"title":"Case","offer_id":41969593876663,"sku":"T06870-21","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":52186049479025,"sku":"T06870-21","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/1731\/9863\/files\/Mauritson_Zinfandel.png?v=1707339513"},{"product_id":"mauritson-sauvignon-blanc-dry-creek-valley","title":"Mauritson Sauvignon Blanc Dry Creek Valley","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Mauritson Dry Creek Valley Sauvignon Blanc embodies the winery's core philosophy: Wine is made in the vineyard! This wine sees minimal oak and doesn't go through malolactic conversion, making it one of the purest expressions of Sauvignon Blanc in California. The wine's enticing perfumed aromas include fresh white pineapple, spicy white Magnolia blossom, crushed river stone, and a hint of candied mandarin. The entry is bright, energetic, and very inviting, with cleansing kaffir lime zest giving the wine focus. On the palate, a kiss of mango flesh and candied peach carries the round and refreshing lift on the finish, creating a delightful and well-balanced Sauvignon Blanc.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mauritson Wines","offers":[{"title":"Case","offer_id":42992444342455,"sku":"T06869-22","price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":52186049446257,"sku":"T06869-22","price":18.33,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/1731\/9863\/files\/Mauritson_SauvignonBlanc_7deb6339-0533-488d-a1f4-4355b2658a1b.png?v=1708110241"},{"product_id":"rockpile-ridge-zinfandel-2021","title":"Mauritson Rockpile Ridge Zinfandel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 Mauritson Rockpile Ridge Zinfandel is a complex and intense wine that showcases the unique terroir of the Rockpile appellation. The wine carries signature aromas of candied Santa Rosa plum, crushed violet candy, milk chocolate shavings, espresso grounds, spice, and graphite. On the palate, the wine has a fine-grained, velvety texture that lingers with flavors of ripe red fruits and sweet earth. The wine is energetic and will benefit from 1-2 years of bottle age, with the potential to be enjoyed over the next 10-12 years. The 2021 vintage is defined by its detailed texture, which sets it apart from previous years. 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