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Bear & Lion Old Vine Zin-Howell Mtn 2006

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Bear & Lion Old Vine Zin-Howell Mtn (2006)

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Zinfandel
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USA > California > Napa County > Napa Valley > Howell Mountain
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User Tags:  juicy, finish - long, zinfandel, hot, love it, decadent 


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What to Expect

Zinfandel is considered America's own great indigenous grape, even though its origins lie on the Adriatic coast. Planted throughout California and the Pacific Northwest, Zinfandel is at its best in warm regions with cooler temperatures during harvest. The wines can range from off-dry Rosés, White Zinfandels, and light bistro styled wines, to big, rich powerful wines - even luscious wines for dessert bottling. The flavors range from plummy to raspberry, although deep blackberry fruit and brambly spice tones are most common.

Winemakers Notes

The wine itself is a brilliant medium ruby. Ripe, meaty and dark, it is the most intense Old Vine in years. Scents of cherry, spiced plum and clarified butter are supported by a deeper core of jammy fruit. On the palate, the wine is rich and concentrated, with chocolate and chestnut flavors and a long, smooth textured finish. Its wonderful now, but will continue to gain complexity in the bottle. IF you have never been a zin fan, this may be the one to change your mind!!! AND, if you are a zin fan, this will open up new horizons in finesse- its not just for barbeque anymore!!

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Snooth User: simulacrum
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great zin. hot, with a finish that lasts for decades. but tempered by its juiciness. loved it.


June 2009

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