1994 Alegria Zinfandel

This low-lying vineyard along the Russian River did not ripen fully until mid-October. The old zinfandel block was not up to its usual quality; fortunately the younger vines were sufficiently stressed to take its place. The old mixed alicante and petite sirah, harvested the same day, add depth and complexity to the young zinfandel’s intense berry fruit. A third of the wine was aged in new, air-dried american oak, a third in two-year-old, and the rest in older, more neutral barrels. Big, earthy and robust, it will be at its best over the next five to eight years. PD (12/95)

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Average Rating: 89.5

No. of Tasting Notes: 2

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