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1999 Zinfandel
Appellation: Sonoma County
Owner/Winemaker: Chris Bilbro
Released September 1, 2001
The ’99 Zin is unquestionably
big and rich, yet evenly balanced by a focused core
of fruit. A lush, ripe nose full of sweet raspberries
and black pepper is complimented with hints of oak
and earthy tar. On the palate, it is extremely full
bodied, offering raspberries, oak, and black pepper
as well, with a nice dollop of fruity tannin to hold
and extend the flavors through the finish.
Grape Source: Sonoma
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92% Zinfandel
8% Petite Sirah |
Color: Dark red ruby
Oak Aging: 14 months French
and American oak
Aging Potential: 3 to 5 years
The ’99 Zin is a classic
example of the Marietta winemaking style. Ripe jammyness,
complimented by balanced and delicate tannins allow
for a huge, “fruit-forward” style wine.
This is a wine that will compliment a wide variety
of foods ranging from spicy appetizers to fresh fruit
and cheese desserts. This vintage experienced a warm
growing season that is plainly apparent in the lushness
of the fruit and the mouth-saturating body. The 5300
cases produced are ideal for both restaurant pours
and fine dining at home as the wine is versatile and
pleasing in its own right.
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