這種金粉黛來自乾耕、首部修剪的葡萄藤，其根部深深地紮在沙質土壤中。這些稀有的葡萄藤，有些已經有 100 多年的歷史了，構成了古代葡萄藤系列的典型支柱。其葡萄汁、葡萄皮和種子（稱為“Must”）以及一些添加的酵母在 特殊溫度受控的不銹鋼罐中 且於最佳溫度下發酵，以提取豐富的風味並提供 鮮紅的顏色。葡萄酒在乾燥時從表皮自上 往下壓 並且 輕輕搖晃，然後在美國橡木桶上放置 7 個月。

This Zinfandel is derived from dry-farmed, head-pruned vines with roots that run deep in sandy soils. These rare vines, some well over 100 years old, form the backbone of the Ancient Vines collection. The grape juice, skins, and seeds (called “Must”) along with some added yeasts were fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks at the optimum temperature to extract rich flavors and provide excellent color. The wines were pressed off their skins at dryness and racked gently before being laid down on American oak for 7 months.