2005 Gary's Improv Zinfandel

A bold yet smooth Napa Valley Zinfandel with lots of black pepper and blackberry jam. The fruit comes from the famed Somerston Vineyards in the southeast hills of the Napa Valley.

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About This Wine:

A tantalizing Zinfandel from Napa's Somerston Vineyards. Just a few cases remaining!

Wine Profile:

Vintage:	2005
Wine Type:	Red Wine
Varietal Composition:
97%	Zinfandel
Appellation:	Napa Valley
Bottling Date:	August 2007

Tasting Notes:

Aromas of chocolate, spice and a bit of violet mingle with flavors of black pepper and blackberry jam to create a bold yet smooth wine. The finish is long and soft.

Ratings:

Harold Baer, Colorado Wine News, July 2008 "...an intense, brooding, very ripe nose of chocolate syrup and plum — almost prune and dark cherry which introduces light to medium-bodied flavors of plum, cherry and pepper... Well put together in a very ripe, smooth style."

Vineyard Notes:

The 2005 Gary’s Improv Zinfandel was sourced from Somerston Vineyards located in the eastern hills of the Napa Valley, about 10 miles east of the Silverado Trail. The majority of Somerston Vineyard is planted between 1000 and 2500 feet elevations, creating a cool micro-climate.

Production Notes:

Aged for 18 months in 75% used and 25% new American oak.

Production:

300 cases

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