2004 Arrowhead Mountain Vineyard Zinfandel

Here's a steep hillside vineyard, with some portions having up to a 60 degree slope. We feel that this vineyard offers one of the most dynamic Zinfandels around. The fruit is sourced from 5 unique sections, each having varying degrees of soil differentiation and sun exposure. Some sections are head-trained, while others are a bi-lateral cordon depending on the steepness of the vineyard slope.

Arrowhead Mountain Vineyard is organically farmed by hand with about 9000 vines on 5 acres of land. The clone used is called Cooke since its from the Cooke Vineyard a mile up the road, which was probably originally obtained from Louis Martini's Monte Rosso Vineyard or the Upper Weiss Vineyard depending on who you talk to. At 400 feet in elevation, the vineyard's fruit comes off more "old vine" like than the vineyards age would lead you to believe.

~ ~ ~

Varietals:	100% Zinfandel
Appellation:	Sonoma
Alcohol:	15.3%
Comments:	Even though this vineyard was only planted in 1996, its gives the flavor profile of an "old vines Zinfandel" vineyard. It contains a sweet, concentrated briery fruit component of cherries and raspberries. This is complimented by a spicy, peppery finish. Not a wine I would call varietally correct since in blind tastings it's commonly mistaken for a Syrah. The volcanic rock soil, Cooke clone, organic farming, and cropping at one ton per acre combine to give this vineyard its "old vine" effect.
Expanded Notes:	PDF Printable Version