2005 Iron Hill Vineyard Zinfandel

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Varietals:	100% Zinfandel
Appellation:	Sonoma Valley
Alcohol:	15.5%
Tasting Notes:	The aromatics of this wine are intense: layers of chocolate, black cherry, red raspberry and roasted herbs de Provence. It’s as if the lavender patch adjacent to the vineyard transported itself into the glass. The orientation of this wine is more Syrah-like with velvety tannin and a long finish leaves its lasting impression.
Comments:	Topographically speaking, the steep 55 degree sloped vineyard in an ampitheater like setting profoundly influences the depth and concentration of the grapes. Not to mention the rocky, volcanic soil that provides just enough nutrients for the vine’s struggling existence. As in the past this wine demonstrates the heights that Zinfandel can go.
Reviews:	James Laube Wine Spectator: 91 Points Not for every taste, this is fairly Rhône-like, though it’s loaded with personality. Offers the spicy, smoky meat aromas of an Italian deli, with concentrated, ripe wild berry, blueberry and licorice flavors that finish on a briary note. Drink now through 2012. 127 cases made.
Retail:	$35
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