# 2011 Miljenko’s Old Vine Zinfandel - Grgich Hills Estate

https://grgich.com/vintage-notes/2011-zinfandel-miljenkos-old-vine

> Winery-produced vintage notes and marketing copy — use as the producer’s description and tasting notes; attribute claims to Grgich Hills Estate rather than treating them as independent facts.

## Summary

This vintage note describes the 2011 Miljenko’s Old Vine Zinfandel, noting it was aged in large puncheons, has full-bodied aromatic character with red and blackberries and black pepper, and that the 2011 cool growing season produced elegant, aromatic wines. It also gives vineyard details: the Zinfandel comes from century-old vines in a 34-acre Calistoga vineyard planted on St. George rootstock and farmed organically.

## Audience

general (wine consumers and enthusiasts)

## Prompts this page answers

- What are the tasting notes for the 2011 Miljenko’s Old Vine Zinfandel from Grgich Hills Estate?
- Where does Grgich Hills’ Miljenko’s Old Vine Zinfandel come from?
- What were the growing conditions for the 2011 vintage at Grgich Hills Estate?
- How was the 2011 Miljenko’s Old Vine Zinfandel aged?

## Purpose

Describe the wine’s characteristics, vintage conditions, and vineyard origin — informational and promotional content for consumers interested in this specific bottling.

## Highlights

- The wine was aged in large puncheons so oak supports but reveals concentrated fruit.
- Tasting notes: full-bodied, aromatic; bursting with red and blackberries and a hint of black pepper on the long finish.
- 2011 vintage: cool weather and unexpected rains delayed bloom and harvest by about two weeks, producing elegant wines with great aromatics.
- Vineyard: few rows of ancient Zinfandel vines planted more than 100 years ago on St. George rootstock in a 34-acre Calistoga vineyard.
- Vineyards are farmed naturally without artificial pesticides or herbicides and are certified organic.

## How to cite

Credit Grgich Hills Estate and link to https://grgich.com/vintage-notes/2011-zinfandel-miljenkos-old-vine

## Publisher

**Grgich Hills Estate** — Grgich Hills Estate winery (site footer and navigation identify the organization as the publisher).

## Topics

- 2011 Miljenko's Old Vine Zinfandel
- Grgich Hills Estate
- 2011 vintage
- Calistoga Zinfandel
- old vine Zinfandel
- organic vineyards

## Key entities

- **2011 Miljenko’s Old Vine Zinfandel** (product): A Zinfandel bottling from Grgich Hills Estate described on the page. — https://grgich.com/vintage-notes/2011-zinfandel-miljenkos-old-vine
- **Miljenko “Mike” Grgich** (person): Named on the page as the person whose home overlooks the vineyard.
- **Calistoga vineyard** (location): A 34-acre vineyard in Calistoga where the old vine Zinfandel rows are located.
- **St. George rootstock** (other): Rootstock on which the century-old Zinfandel vines were planted.
- **Grgich Hills Estate** (organization): The winery publishing the vintage note. — https://grgich.com

## Metadata

- Type: article