2005 John Tyler Zinfandel

Awarded 89 points from the Wine Enthusiast.
“The vineyard is virtually in Dry Creek Valley, so it’s not surprising to find the briary, brambly intensity of that warm Sonoma appellation. It’s a good, lush, likeable Zin, brimming with wild berry, leather, tobacco and pepper spice flavors swimming in firm, dry tannins.”

Tasting Notes
Moderate temperatures through harvest allowed the development of deep, rich flavors and color, the ideal growing season. This wine exhibits notes of juicy boysenberry and black raspberry with slight earthy overtones. Vibrant fruit characteristics mingled with some spice. Full and concentrated in the mouth, the finish is thick, lush with building tannins and the promise of great age ability.

Vineyard Location- Bacigalupi Vineyards– Russian River Valley Appellation
Climate: cool mornings and warm afternoons
Soil: Rocky volcanic and sandy loam

Harvest Information   
Date: Sunrise; September 19, 2005                                     
Yield: 7-8 tons
Duprat clone (24.2 Brix)
The 2005 harvest was one of the largest in recent history. A cooler and longer growing season with moderate weather created ideal ripening conditions allowing the fruit to mature slowly and evenly.

Production notes
Barrels: 23
Cases produced: 590

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2004 John Tyler Zinfandel

Tasting Notes
Our 2004 Zinfandel exemplifies the finest quality fruit this valley has to offer. Providing the fruit with plenty of hang time on the vine ensures even ripening. Our program also includes extended bottling aging for up to 2 years. This wine features concentrated flavors of cherry and raspberry mingled with soft hints of barrel spice and black pepper. With extraordinary richness this wine unfolds on your palate with a wonderful balance of acidity and tannins.

Vineyard Location -Bacigalupi Vineyards– Russian River Valley Appellation

Harvest Information- Date: Sunrise; September 19, 2004
Yield: 7-8 tons
Duprat clone (24.2 Brix)

Production Notes Barrels: 35
Bottling date: November 30, 2005
Cases produced: 490

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2003 John Tyler Zinfandel

Tasting Notes:
Our Zinfandel, like our Pinot Noir brings forth the best characteristics of this variety. Our concentrated winemaking style coupled with the cooler climate in the Russian River Valley appellation produces a Zinfandel rich in color, full and silky in texture with bright acid and deep fruit. We provide the fruit with ample hang time on the vine to ncourage physiological maturity. Our program is designed to allow for 2
years of barrel aging as well as 1 year in the bottle prior to release.

Vineyard Location Bacigalupi Vineyards– Russian River Valley Appellation

Harvest Information Date: Sunrise; September 26, 2003
Yield: 7.5 tons; approx 3 tons per acre
4 tons Duprat clone
3.5 tons Old Vine– clone unknown

Production Notes Barrels: 19
Bottling date: December 12, 2005
Cases produced: 475

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2006 John Tyler Pinot Noir

Tasting Notes
Our first vineyard plantings of Pinot Noir were in 1964, since that time we have strived to produce the highest quality fruit, and our 2006 Pinot Noir is no exception. The bouquet is filled with a hint of valley floor followed by notes of vibrant strawberries, rosemary and thyme. The bright fruit is balanced by a touch of minerality and earth tones. This wine has a velvety and full bodied mid palate with a long lingering finish and hint of dryness that will soften with age.

Vineyard Location  Bacigalupi Vineyards– Russian River Valley Appellation
Climate: cool mornings and warm afternoons
Soil: Rocky volcanic and sandy loam

Harvest Information Date: Sunrise; September 3, 2006
Yield: 9 tons; approx 2-3 tons per acre
4 tons Pommard clone (24.7 Brix)
5 tons Wente clone (24.9 Brix)

Production Notes
Barrels: 27
Cases produced: 689

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2005 John Tyler Pinot Noir

Tasting Notes
Our Russian River Pinot Noir vineyard exhibits classic Burgundian terroir. These nuances are deeply expressed in the 2005 Pinot. The wine combines subtle earth aromas with fresh pomegranate and dried cherry flavors. Elegant tannins and acid balance out to a smooth, delicate mouth-feel. New oak flavors mingle with hints of vanilla and soft rose petals to finish off a well-balanced wine. This wine with its creative complexity will continue to evolve over the next 10 years. Drink now through 2020

Vineyard Location  Bacigalupi Vineyards– Russian River Valley Appellation
Climate: cool mornings and warm afternoons
Soil: Rocky volcanic and sandy loam

Harvest Information Date: Sunrise; September 13, 2005
Yield: 9 tons; approx 2-3 tons per acre
4 tons Pommard clone (24.7 Brix)
5 tons Wente clone (24.9 Brix)
The 2005 harvest was one of the largest in recent history. A cooler and longer growing season with moderate weather created ideal ripening conditions allowing the fruit to mature slowly and evenly.

Production Notes
Barrels: 27
Cases produced: 675

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2004 John Tyler Pinot Noir

San Francisco Chronicle

May 2, 2008:   Chosen as one of the top 25 Pinot Noirs from a single vineyard by the San Francisco Chronicle.

RATING: TWO AND A HALF STARS 2004 John Tyler Bacigalupi Vineyard RRV Pinot Noir ($42) Subtle cedar, eucalyptus and spice on the nose plus toasty oak; dry, dusty mineral leads to flavors of roasted cherry and bright strawberry on the palate.

Dan Berger’s Vintage Experience Newsletter
March 13, 2008
Tasting notes: Very highly recommended 2004 John Tyler Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, Bacigalupi Vineyards ($42). Earthy, complex herbal-cherry aroma with good grip. With air it opens to show faint notes of Burgundy.

Tasting Notes
This wine exhibits a beautiful dark ruby and garnet color. On the nose, aromas of black cherries are met with notes of leather, clove and vanilla. On the palate rich, ripe raspberries are complemented by hints of French oak a pepper. Silky smooth tannins, excellent mouth feel with good acidity and great length on the finish. Extensive ageing process makes for and elegant wine, ideal for pairing with a variety of food.

Vineyard Location: Bacigalupi Vineyards, Russian River Valley

Harvest Information: Date: Sunrise September 13th, 2004
Yield: 9 tons total; 4 tons Pommard (24.7 Brix) 5 tons Wente (24.9 Brix)

Production Notes:
Barrels: 20
Cases produced: 558

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2003 John Tyler Pinot Noir

Pinot Report

2003 John Tyler Pinot Noir Russian River Valley Bacigalupi Vineyard
Medium-deep ruby color; black cherry and earthy aromas; big, full black cherry flavors with earthy notes, light-moderate tannin and oak; good structure and balance; long finish. Rich, ripe and well structured, this Pinot has a lot to offer now and will gain with a little bottle age.    829 cases made $42 Score: 91

Dan Berger’s Vintage Experience Newsletter
September 28, 2007
Tasting Notes: Exceptional
2003 John Tyler Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, Bacigalupi Vineyard ($42):Superb cool-climate aroma of thyme, black cherry, and an attractive peppery note. Silky tannins and loads of generous fruit. From a new joint venture between the owner of Bacigalupi and winemaker Tyler Heck.

Tasting Notes
Our 2003 Pinot Noir has a superb cool climate aroma of thyme, full black cherry flavors, and an attractive peppery note. A Medium-deep ruby color with earthy aromas, light-moderate tannin and oak, good structure with a long finish. A seamless integration of silky tannins, loads of generous fruit with a balanced floral note in the bouquet. Rich, ripe and well structured this Pinot has a lot to offer. Aged 11 months in 100% French oak with an additional 12 months of bottle aging prior to release.

Vineyard Location -Bacigalupi Vineyards- Russian River Valley

Harvest Information- Yield: 14 tons; approx 2-3 tons per acre. 4 tons Pommard clone (24.7 Brix) 10 tons Wente clone (24.9 Brix)

Production Notes
Barrels: 35
Cases produced: 829

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2002 John Tyler Pinot Noir

Pinot Report

“2002 John Tyler Pinot Noir Russian River Valley Bacigalupi Vineyards
Medium-deep ruby purple color; sweet cherry and strawberry aromas; big and rich, with deep cherry/berry flavors, moderate tannin and some sweet oak; good structure and balance; long finish. This Pinot has lots of rich, ripe flavors and a good dose of tannin and oak—it needs time in the glass to really open.  826 cases made $42 Score: 91″

Tasting Notes
This is a full-bodied 2002 Pinot Noir, showcasing  the varietal characteristics for which the Russian River appellation is known. Aged 11 months in 100% French oak with an additional 12 months of bottle aging prior to release. This Pinot Noir has a concentrated style that produces its dark color, rich flavors, and full mid-palate tannin structure. This Pinot has aroma and bouquet filled with rich raspberry, deep cola, and a hint of rhubarb. The bouquet and mouth feel of this wine will be enhanced when served at room temperature

Vineyard Location: Bacigalupi Vineyards, Russian River Valley

Harvest Information- Date: Sunrise; September 10, 2002
Yield: 14 tons; approx 2-3 tons per acre. 4 tons Pommard clone (24.7 Brix) 10 tons Wente clone (24.9 Brix)

Production Notes: Barrels: 36
Cases produced: 826

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