Today's Wine Review
2023 Mauritson Zinfandel "Maffei Vineyard"
Winery: Mauritson
Vintage: 2023
Wine Name/Vineyard: "Maffei Vineyard"
Wine Category: Zinfandel
Grape blend: 95% Zinfandel & 5% Petite Sirah
Bottle size: 750 ml
Region: Russian River Valley
State or country: CA
Price: $57
Cases produced: 267
KWG Score: 92.2 (based on 2 reviews)
Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (93.5)
Review date: October 18, 2025
Wine Review: This opaque and dark ruby colored Zinfandel from Mauritson opens with a marionberry and pencil shavings bouquet with hints of cherry, tobacco, and cinnamon. On the palate, this wine is medium plus bodied with integrated medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, round, smooth, fresh and fruit forward. The flavor profile is an oolong tea and marionberry blend with notes of stony minerality and cherry-cola. We also detected hints of black pepper and tobacco. The finish is dry, and its flavors, acidity, and well-integrated mild dusty tannins that drift away nicely. We would pair this Zin with braised short ribs and Emeril’s mashed potatoes. Enjoy - KWGTP
Winemaker Notes: This release is our second vintage from this historic single vineyard that embraces – and amplifies all the classic characteristics of old vine Russian River Valley Zinfandel: dazzling wild bramble fruit, incredible freshness and silky tannins. The wine is bright and energetic on the entry, leading to a core of exotic berry with alluring black tea leaf notes. Polished tannins provide a persistent finish. Plan to enjoy this wine for the next 7-10 years, as it reveals its longevity and exquisite beauty.
Buy it: Use 1000 Corks to find stores that sell Mauritson 2023 Maffei Zinfandel.
More recent wine reviews
Status Quo "Russian River Valley" 2023 Pinot Noir
Bon Vivant "Brut" (10/25) NV Champagne & Sparkling Wine
Mauritson "Dry Creek Valley" 2023 Zinfandel
Bon Vivant "Brut Rosé" (10/25) NV Champagne & Sparkling Wine
J. Lohr "Pure Paso" 2023 Red Blends or Varietals
