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Date Printed: 5/24/2013
Terra d'Oro Zinfandel 2009
Terra d'Oro Zinfandel 2009
 (search item no. 116733)
Wine Spectator rating: 88 points
PRICE ON 5/24/2013: $13.99

ratings pedigree (past vintages):
2007 Wine Spectator rating: 88 points
2007 Connoisseurs' Guide rating: 88 points
2005 The Wine News rating: 89 points
2002 Wine Enthusiast rating: 91 points
2000 Wine Enthusiast rating: 90 points
1999 Wine Enthusiast rating: 89 points
1996 Wine Enthusiast rating: 86 points

Winemaker's Notes:

 The 2009 Terra d'Oro Amador County Zinfandel is a compelling wine that exhibits the classic style of Sierra Foothills Zin. The wine displays vibrant aromas fresh briar patch, blackberry, spicy clove, allspice, and hints of mocha. The ripe, fresh fruit nose follows through on the palate with flavors of juicy wild berries, plum and black cherries. The wine;s full, rich mouthfeel is balanced with well integrated tannins. Notes of white pepper spice linger on the finish. This Zinfandel shows the unique characters that are found in Amador County and cries out to be served alongside a juicy, grilled rib-eye steak!
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About Terra d'Oro:

 For more than 150 years, fortune seekers have been lured to California's rugged Sierra Foothills. Though they once came for the gold, these days they come for the wine—Terra d'Oro, to be more specific. Handcrafted from some of Amador County's most historic vineyards, Terra d'Oro wines are rich indeed, full of the character and intensity that perfectly captures the essence of this "Land of Gold."