1990 York Creek Zinfandel

The “Race Track” zinfandel block at York Creek, planted to the old Picchetti clone, ripened very fully by the second week of October. The wine was still finishing its long, slow fermentation when put into barrel. With sixteen months in small cooperage, it fermented out, retaining all the richness and apparant sweetness of its ripe fruit. To further define the structure, we included a small amount of petite sirah from the same vineyard. Lovely now, though quite robust, this wine will be at its best over the next five to eat years. PD (5/92)

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Average Rating: 85.5

No. of Tasting Notes: 2

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