2005 John Tyler Zinfandel
January 5, 2009 by Katey Bacigalupi
Filed under 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
January 4, 2009 by Katey Bacigalupi
Filed under 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
January 3, 2009 by Katey Bacigalupi
Filed under 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
