The Unturned Stone is a boutique, low-intervention project led by winemakers Erin Mitchell and Randy Schock, focused on organic, high-altitude vineyards along Northern California's coast. Gianoli Ranch is situated in the tiny, extreme Mendocino Ridge AVA, the only non-contiguous AVA in the U.S., where vineyards must sit above 1,200 feet elevation to qualify. Perched above the Pacific fog line, this dry-farmed historic site features old Zinfandel vines rooted in fractured sandstone soils.

The 2022 "Gianoli Ranch" Zinfandel was fermented spontaneously with native yeasts and aged in neutral French oak barrels. Unfiltered and un-fined, it combines coastal ridge freshness with mountain intensity: dark brambly berries, wild blackberries, pine needles, crushed granite, and black pepper, backed by bright acidity and fine-grained tannins.

Why You'll Love It

• High-altitude single-vineyard Zinfandel from above the fog line in Mendocino Ridge.
• Organic, dry-farmed old vines yielding intensely focused fruit with low natural sugar.
• Complex profile featuring wild dark berries, pine resin, cracked pepper, and mountain earth.

How To Serve It

• Serve at cool room temperature between 58°F and 62°F.
• Decant for 30 minutes to allow its mountain aromatics to blossom.
• Pour into Burgundy stems to handle its aromatic complexity.
• Pair with braised pork shoulder, grilled lamb chops, or roasted duck.