2007 Radio-Coteau Zinfandel Von Weidlich Vineyard
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From a 70-year old, dry-farmed Zinfandel vineyard, the 2007 Zinfandel von Weidlich is a full-bodied beauty displaying notes of blue and red fruits, pepper, spice, and earth with roasted herb and sweet raspberries in the background. This stunning Zinfandel should drink well for 3-5 years. An artisanal winery run with meticulous attention to detail by Eric Sussman, Radio-Coteau continues to follow a fair pricing strategy for its high quality Chardonnays, Pinot Noirs, Syrahs, and Zinfandels. As a postscript, Eric Sussman told me that his winery was certified biodynamic in 2008. All his fermentations are native (indigenous yeasts from the vineyard), he uses minimal SO2, minimal racking, extended lees contact, and bottles all his wines in house with no fining or filtration. These are all characteristics of the younger generation of conscientious wine producers. Tel. (707) 887-8335; Fax (801) 340-6041
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Inky ruby. Deep cherry, cassis and espresso aromas are complicated by dried flowers and herbs. Powerful, deeply concentrated cherry preserve and dark berry skin flavors are shockingly lithe, with a solid kick of minerals and white pepper adding urgency. Clean, focused and gently sweet on the endless finish, which strongly echoes the pepper note. This was the last vintage in which Eric Sussman had access to these dry-farmed vines, planted in 1937.