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Zinfandel, Russian River 'Old Vine' Amy's Vineyard, 2006

Zinfandel, Russian River 'Old Vine' Amy's Vineyard, 2006 Wine Details
Price: $44.00 per bottle

Description: The fruit from Amy’s Vineyard is hand-selected by Steve and Amy from vines along the top of a knoll near the Russian River that are close to 100 years old. Amy took a passion to this vineyard since the first day she strolled up the knoll. A beautiful sunset, a calm, cool breeze that turns to brisk night air, not only brings out the best in this lovely Zinfandel year after year, it does the same for Amy every time she strolls the knoll. Light green peppercorns sneak out of this rich jammy, raspberry, plum and candied cherry nose. Vanilla introduces the palate to bold flavors of strawberry and raspberry preserves. The finish cries out ripe raspberries, oak and a distinctive white pepper. A previous vintage of this wine received a 4 Star Gold Medal from the Orange County Fair Wine Competition.
Gold Medal - 2009 SF Chronicle Wine Competition


Varietal Definition
Zinfandel:
Zinfandel is a variety of red grape planted in over 10 percent of California wine vineyards. DNA fingerprinting revealed that it is genetically equivalent to the Croatian grape Crljenak Kaštelanski, and also the Primitivo variety traditionally grown in the 'heel' of Italy. It is typically made into a robust red wine. Its taste depends on the ripeness of the grapes from which it is made. Red berry fruits like raspberry predominate in wines from cooler areas such as the Napa Valley, whereas blackberry, anise and pepper notes are more common in wines made in warmer areas such as Sonoma County. Many Zinfandels come from head pruned ‘Old Vines’. ‘Old Vine’ is generally understood to mean a vine that is more than 50 years old and that produces less than three tons per acre. ‘Head Pruning’ is an old European style of pruning that trains the vine into the shape of a goblet. It requires no wires or other complex trellis systems. Head pruning spreads the fruit uniformly along the vine and allows light penetration.In the USA a semi-sweet Rosé (blush-style) wine called ‘White Zinfandel’ has achieved widespread popularity. In fact, this popularity has so outstripped all other forms that many fans think there is actually a grape called “White Zinfandel” (there isn’t)!


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