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“Topographically speaking, the amphitheater like vineyard, sitting at a steep 55° angle, profoundly influences the depth and concentration of the grapes. The rocky, volcanic soil provides just enough nutrients for the vine’s struggling existence. As in the past, this wine demonstrates the heights to which Zinfandel can go.” – Jeff Cohn

Tasting Notes

This Zinfandel is an experience of terroir. Aromatics that express the loamy earth tones are intertwined throughout. Then blackberry jam with touches of wild raspberries starts to explode from the glass. At this point a subtle touch of lavender becomes the seductive focal point of the aromatics. The flavors of this wine are very much a mirror image of its aromas, but hints of Herbes de Provence, and the sweet smell of the sunshine after spring rain.

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92 Points

2009 Iron Hill Vineyard Zinfandel

This distinctive and appealingly exotic Zin features aromas of smoky black raspberry that follow through to zesty, complex flavors of peppered beef, black cherry and toasted anise. Finishes with racy, rustic tannins. Drink now through 2017.— T.F.

2008 Iron Hill Vineyard Zinfandel

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - 92 points

Also a winner, the 2008 Zinfandel Iron Hill Vineyard was aged completely in French oak. Its dense plum/garnet/purple-tinged color is accompanied by a wine with a full-bodied mouthfeel, peppery, garrigue, black cherry and meaty notes, and a full-bodied finish.

2007 Iron Hill Vineyard Zinfandel

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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - 94 points

The same can be said of the 2007 Zinfandel Iron Hill Vineyard (99 cases). This offering exhibits a more floral character as opposed to blockbuster red and black fruits.

James Laube Wine Spectator: 91 Points

2005 Iron Hill Vineyard Zinfandel

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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.

Robert M. Parker, Jr.’s The Wine Advocate: 89 points

2004 Iron Hill Vineyard Zinfandel

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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.

Robert M. Parker, Jr.'s The Wine Advocate: 94 points

2003 Iron Hill Vineyard Zinfandel

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This wine reveals an even more saturated ruby/purple color as well as impressive levels of rich, briery, concentrated, sweet fruit (raspberries, cherries, blueberries), plenty of pepper, a distinctive, earthly terroir component, and a spicy, full-bodied finish with tart acidity providing uplift. It is a classic, high octane, gorgeous Zinfandel to drink over the next 5-6 years.