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Latest News February 3rd, 2012
Hospice du Rhone 22 Questions with Jeff
February 2nd, 2012
HdR 1: First wine ever made?
JC: Elderberry wine from a kit.
HdR 2: Do you have a name for your press? If so what is it? JC: No name for the press.
HdR 3: If you had to choose another region to craft wines in what would it be? JC: Martinique
HdR 4:...
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Tasting Notes Archive
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. Tasting Notes 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.
Very rich and juvenile now, with exotic cherry, blackberry, gingerbread, tangerine, herb tea, vanilla oak and spice flavors, this Zin has a thick, tannic intensity that needs time to mature. The power and concentration must come from the mountain vineyard, on the eastern side of the valley. Hold this dramatic, high-alcohol Zinfandel until the mid-2008, at least.
Perhaps the measure of just how good a winemaker Jeff Cohn is is the
strength of his 2005 Zinfandel Arrowhead Mountain. From a very
challenging year for Zinfandel, Cohn has turned out one of the
vintage's finest wines. Its deep ruby/purple color is accompanied by
loads of briery, peppery, spicy fruit, good acidity, medium to full
body, and a substantial mouthfeel.
A no-holds-barred Zinfandel. Dense and intense, with superripe blueberry, plum and smoky, meaty aromas leading to potent blackberry liqueur, espresso and cracked pepper flavors that build toward the finish. Drink now through 2012. 498 cases made.
This Zinfandel is from a site planted on a steep slope in volcanic
rock. It boasts a dark ruby/purple color, big, sweet raspberry and
cherry fruit notes, and a heady, spicy finish. Although not complex, it
is a classic Jeff Cohn creation - full, flavorful, interesting and
provocative. Drink it over the next 2-3 years.
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