Scar of the Sea Zinfandel Lopez 2025

Grape: Zinfandel
Vintage: 2025
Type: Red

Sourced from the historic Lopez Vineyard in Cucamonga Valley, this low-intervention red wine showcases zinfandel from own-rooted, dry-farmed vines planted in 1918. Winemaker Mikey Giugni coaxes a lighter expression from the centenarian vines by utilizing fifty percent whole-cluster inclusion and a short, gentle maceration. Grown without irrigation on deep sandy soils, the fruit yields small quantities of concentrated, savory berries. Aged in neutral French oak barrels, this bottling focuses on transparent site expression over wood weight.

It shows a translucent, bright ruby hue, opening with a fragrant nose of wild bramble, cracked white pepper, hibiscus tea, and dry earth. On the palate, the whole-cluster stems provide a fine-grained structural frame that elevates the crunchy red berry fruit. Bracing, lively acidity cuts across the tongue, keeping the mid-palate fluid, light, and athletic. The texture remains supple across the core, completely avoiding heavy or jammy notes. It finishes dry, clean, and persistent.