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

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. 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. Drink now through 2017.

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 cloneProduction Notes: Barrels 23
Cases produced: 590

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San Francisco Wine Competition

Our zinfandel continues to do well at the 2008 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition where the 2004 John Tyler Zinfandel was awarded a Gold Medal. Often referred to as one of the largest competition of American wines in the world over 5,000 wineries submitted their wines this year.

Tasting Notes

Our Zinfandel exemplifies the finest quality fruit this valley has to offer. Providing the fruit with plenty of hang time on the vine ensures for even ripening. Our program also includes an extended ageing in the bottle 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 with a delicate mouth feel and a wonderful balance of acidity and tannins.

Vineyard Location: Bacigalupi Vineyards, Russian River Valley

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

Production Notes: Barrels: 35
Bottling Date: November 30th 2005
Cases produced: 490

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2003 John Tyler 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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