2004 Schrader Vieux-Os Zinfandel Tofanelli Vineyard Old Vine
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(15.9% alcohol) Bright, deep red. Crushed cherry, flowers, spices and minerals on the vibrant nose. Supple, dense and rich, with lovely sweetness to the cherry/berry and licorice flavors. This is a big mouthful of zinfandel. Finishes with substantial tannins and lingering notes of spice and bitter chocolate.
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The 2004 Vieux-Os Zinfandel Tofanelli Vineyard, aged completely in French oak of which 25% was new, has a dark ruby color and a big, spicy, cedary nose with Provencal herb, pepper, and loads of cherry cola and earthy notes. It is a big wine at 15.9%, but the alcohol is well-concealed by the lavish fruit. Drink it over the next 4-5 years. Previously recommended: 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon (95); 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon RBS (94); 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon Old Sparky (magnum; 94+); 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon T6 (92+) Tel. (707) 942-1115; Fax (707) 942-2147
About the producer
Schrader Cellars is one of Napa’s cult names. It focuses on pairing specific clones with the perfect site to produce the ultimate expression of Napa Cabernet. The results regularly receive the very highest scores from critics, with 19 100-point scores from the Wine Advocate to date.