1998 York Creek Zinfandel

The timing of 1998’s growing season was in sharp contrast to 1997, which was the earliest in our twenty-eight years at York Creek. This year was the latest. Instead of a late- September harvest, all five zinfandel blocks—Racetrack, Kite Hill, The Mill, Burger Hill, House—were picked during the last three days of October. Fortunately, warm fall weather ripened the grapes as fully as in ’97. The small lots fermented on their naturally-occurring yeast for ten days, then aged in new, one-year-old, and four-year-old air-dried american oak barrels. Petite sirah contributed further spice, structure, and depth of color. This full, rich zinfandel will be at its best over the next five to six years. PD (3/2000)

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Average Rating: 88.5

No. of Tasting Notes: 11

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