The Maffei Vineyard has old vines that were planted in the 1920's. Located in the center of the Russian River Valley, the vineyard is uplifted benchland planted on Huichica Clay loam soil with very shallow topsoil. The vineyard is dry farmed with head-trained vines that accentuates rich cherries and raspberries and has a bright acidity not found in most Zinfandels.