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Since 1999, this dry-farmed Spring Mountain vineyard has produced a series of opulent, late-picked wines. In this vintage, weather conditions and close attention to varying ripeness within each block have resulted in a zinfandel reminiscent of the seventies and eighties, more in the style of a fine table wine. The eight parcels fermented separately on their natural yeasts, and were pressed at eight days; a natural malolactic finished in four weeks. The firm structure of this classic York Creek required extended barrel aging. Beautifully balanced and approachable now, it will benefit from a year or two in bottle, and develop fully over the next ten years.
"13% Petite Sirah. Ripe in tone without suggesting dried grapes or high alcohol and filled out by a roasted vanilla scent, this one is fairly full in body and slightly fleshy in mouthfeel. After a trace of early fat in its texture disappears into a firm, zesty latter half, the wine calms down and turns just a touch dry for its size. It is clearly in need of roasted meats with savory seasonings to bring out its best over the next five years."
89 Points
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