Lot #9 BACA Wines

BACA’s “Tug O’ War Adventure” is sourced from Block 6 of the Maffei Vineyard along the Santa Rosa plains in the heart of the Russian River Valley Appellation. Here, Zinfandel vines were planted in 1928 to limited, loamy soils where these ‘old vines’ struggle and produce clusters of expressive, pure, and ripe berry flavors. Known more for pinot noir and chardonnay, the Russian River’s cool climate showcases Zinfandel’s ability to adapt to the climate where it is planted, offering a nerve of acidity in the wine, while also offering profound depth, nuance, and serious aging potential. This family-owned vineyard continues to be farmed by Joanne Maffei, the fourth-generation farmer of the site.

“Tug O’ War Adventure” Zinfandel is deep garnet in color. Pure, lush fruit aromas of brambly berries reflect a classic Russian River profile with the added complexity of floral and candied orange notes. This wine is dark and brooding in nature with a polished, tannic structure filled out with plush fruit and vibrant acidity that leads to a finessed, spicy finish.

BACA is an independent family-owned winery founded by Craig and Kathryn Hall and Directed by Kathryn’s daughter, Jennifer Brown. Named for the Latin word for berry, BACA is a journey of wines from Heritage vineyard sites throughout California.

WINEMAKER(S): Megan Gunderson, Alison Frichtl

ESTIMATED BOTTLING DATE: July 2024
ESTIMATED SHIPPING DATE: April 2025

National Distribution: AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, IA, KS, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, WA, WV, WI, WY, Washington, DC

International Distribution: Includes England, Japan, Korea; please inquire for additional countries.

A winemaker dinner or store visit is offered in your market as part of this lot. Must be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date.