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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.

Tasting Notes

James Laube Wine Spectator: 90 points

Intense, rich and vibrant. Tightly focused, firm and tannic, but with wonderful fruit density, highlighting the earthy wild berry, hazelnut and peppery black licorice notes that give a rich, mouthfilling aftertaste. Drink now through 2010. 179 cases made. –JL

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.