2004 Iron Hill Vineyard Zinfandel

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Varietals:	96% Zinfandel, 4% Petite Syrah
Appellation:	Sonoma Valley
Alcohol:	15.8%
Comments:	Planted in 2000, Iron Hill's "old vines" flavor profile belies its age. It contains a sweet, concentrated briery fruit component of cherries and raspberries. This "briery" effect is a term usually used to describe "old vine" Zinfandel's of 75-100 years old, with prickly black pepper-like flecks on the tongue. This spicy finish is complimented by great depth and intensity. In a short period of time the volcanic rock soil, cooke clone, organic farming, and cropping at one ton per acre combine to give this vineyard its "old vine" effect.
Reviews:	Robert M. Parker, Jr.’s The Wine Advocate: 89 points Dark ruby/purple-tinged, medium-bodied…possesses peppery forest floor, underbrush, and briery, cherry-like fruit characteristics. It should be drunk over the next 3-4 years.
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