The lucky winner of this auction will received one bottle of Martinelli 2008 Jackass Vineyard Zinfandel. Check out the rave reviews and more detail on this wine on-line at: www.martinelliwinery.com

This vineyard was planted in the late 1800's in the splendid Russian River Valley. The eight acre vineyard thrives on a steep rolling hillside which surrounds the west side of the vineyard. The old head pruned vines are farmed much the same way as they were a century ago; without the use of trellising, irrigation, or pesticides. The vines produce a large crop load for being 100 years old, about three tons per acre, and the fruit is thinned to insure more concentrated flavor in the berries.