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Lange Twins, Sand Point, Zinfandel, 2022, California, America
Producer Profile
Lange Twins is a family-owned and farm-first winery in the Lodi appellation of California, committed to cultivating a lasting impact.
Behind a glass of Lange Twins wine is a legacy of responsible land stewardship and forward-thinking sustainable winegrowing practices ensuring the unique estate vineyard blocks they’ve farmed for generations are preserved for the future.
The Lange family started in California on the cusp of the gold rush just as this fertile western region became a state. With a German ancestry, the twins’ great grandparents emigrated to Lodi in 1870. Their initial farming venture was non-irrigated watermelons and wheat. After years of demanding work, a vineyard was purchased in the early 1900’s – property that is tilled by the family today.
Passing down agrarian talents from father-to-son, landed twins Randy and Brad Lange the chance to carve out a modern business of not only planting, cultivating, and nurturing the vines, but making the leap to bottle their hard work as premium wines.
The twins’ vision, confidence, and determination grew a profitable business in the Lodi and Clarksburg appellations from a small family property to more significant holdings, including a state-of-the-art winery. All of which gives the family the opportunity to manage the business with a 360-degree approach.
The generational shift continues as their children, now talented adults, have stepped forward with the fifth generation of Langes making a calculated lifelong commitment to the family. Each member of the fifth gen has carved out their role in either the viticulture or winery team by adding their unique spin and leadership to the future of agriculture, not only locally, but also holding state and national positions.
Viticulture
SAND POINT IS A PLACE
A nook on the Lange family’s land nestled in the bank of the Mokelumne River.
This land – once native habitat supporting local flora and fauna along the river’s edge – was planted to agriculture many generations before.
The Lange family put it back.
What began as small environmentally-friendly gestures – nurturing oak seedlings, planting native bushes, erecting boxes for nesting wood ducks and oaks and perches for hawks (even a bat motel!) – evolved into a multi-generational vision to re-establish a native corridor, connecting miles of the lands in support of symbiosis between agriculture and nature.
Sand Point was the first of the family’s habitat restoration projects. And thirty years in, they are just getting started.
Farmed responsibly and validated with dual certification through The Lodi Rules and California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance (CSWA).
Winemaking
Typically oak-aged for about 6 to 12 months, with the winery utilizing neutral oak barrels to preserve its bright, fruit-forward flavours like cranberry, strawberry jam, clove, and vanilla.
Tasting Note
This Zinfandel opens with inviting aromas of ripe red berries and a touch of oak spice. Juicy cherry and raspberry flavours unfold on the palate, accented by a hint of peppery warmth. Silky tannins carry through to a smooth, lingering finish.
Goes well with
A medium-bodied red wine packed with juicy dark fruit, notes of jammy berries, and a pleasant hint of warm spice. Because of its vibrant acidity and bold profile, it shines alongside rich meats, barbecue, and tomato-based Italian dishes.
Cellaring
2-3 years with careful cellaring.
Features
Varieties: Zinfandel 100%
Colour: Red
ABV: 14.5%
Closure: Screwcap
Style: Still
Case Size: 12 x 75cl
Country: America
Region: California
Vintage: 2022
