2003 John Tyler Zinfandel
May 15, 2009 by Katey Bacigalupi
Filed under Zinfandel
San Francisco Chronicle
Our 2003 Zinfandel took home the Silver Medal at the 2007 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. Often referred to as one of the largest competition of American wines in the world over 5,000 wineries submitted their wines this year.
Dan Berger’s Vintage Experience Newsletter
September 28, 2006
Tasting Notes: Exceptional
2003 John Tyler Zinfandel, Russian River Valley, Bacigalupi Vineyards ($30) Raspberry, cherry and a trace of black pepper. Big but not overbearing.
Tasting Notes
Our Zinfandel, like our Pinot Noir brings forth the best characteristics of this variety 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 encourage physiological maturity. Our program is designed to allow for up to 2 years of barrel aging as well as 1 year in the bottle.
Vineyard Location: Bacigalupi Vineyards, Russian River Valley
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
Cases: 475
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