Florez Wines 'Free Solo' Field Blend 2023 Santa Cruz, California

Taste: Red cherry, cola, and menthol are the dominant notes. This vintage is opulent and rich. 

Grapes: Field blend of Zinfandel, Mouvedre, Carignan, Alicante Bouschet, Petite Sirah, Black Muscat

Place: Santa Clara, California

Story: Planted ~1920. Alluvial loams. 5th generation Italian-owned by a family that farms how they learned from the previous generation. It used to be about 18 acres until the 101 was built, now only 0.6 acres remain. Organic with one watering per year. 

Distributor: Jenny & Francois