2002 Rhodes Vineyard Zinfandel Cuvée Isabel

The Rhodes Vineyard is farmed without the use of pesticides and herbicides. Nutrients are added through the use of composts, ground cover, and foliar sprays. The trellising varies between bi-lateral cordon and head pruned vines, both being drip irrigated.

Redwood Valley, located in Mendocino County, has a strong coastal influence. The ocean breezes can drop the temperature 50 degrees F between day and night. This helps create a long growing season, which makes Rhodes one of the latest Zinfandels to be picked.

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Varietals:	75% Zinfandel, 20% Petite Syrah, 5% Syrah
Appellation:	Redwood Valley
Alcohol:	15.5%
Comments:	Once again the most elegant Zinfandel comes from the Rhodes Vineyard. A beautiful dark purple appearance that is followed by aromatics and flavors of spicy black cherry, boysenberry, cinnamon, fresh vanilla bean, and subtle hints of lavender.
Reviews:	James Laube, Wine Spectator: 89 points A delight just to smell. Loaded with exotic spicy mocha and vanilla-laced oak, with chocolate-covered espresso beans. Spicy wild berry and blackberry flavors fold in nicely, even tilting against the obvious wood flavors. Drink now through 2008.
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