Rita’s Block is an exotic field blend grown at the Alegria Vineyards in the Russian River Valley with 20 different varietals all interplanted to create this complex wine.  Rita's Block is tended to by friends and family throughout the entire year, leading up to hand harvesting by this group. 

Cellared 24 months in 30% new American Oak (Minnesota)

Here is the composition of the 2018 Rita's Block:

Zinfandel - 58.6%

Primitivo - 22.9%

Alicante Bouschet - 5.0%

Petite Sirah - 2.0%

Trousseau - 2.3%

Charbono - 2.1%

Syrah - 1.7%

Mataro - 1.2%

Tinta Cao - 1.1%

Einset - 1.1%

Negrette - 0.9%

Petit Beclan - 0.3%

Petit Bouschet - 0.2%

Rubired - 0.2%

Carignane - 0.2%

Garnacha - 0.1%

Secret - 0.1%

Liatiko - <0.1%

Grand Noir Calmette - <0.1%

Royalty - <0.1%