Director's Cut Zinfandel 2005
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- Winery:
- Francis Coppola Winery
- Varietal:
- Zinfandel
- Region:
- USA > California > Sonoma County > Dry Creek Valley
- Type:
- Red Wine
- Drink Dates:
- Drink Now - 2013
- UPC:
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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
Director's Cut: Where filmmaking and winemaking interesect. Every bottle of Director's Cut honors the history of filmmaking. The graphic band which encircles the bottle was used in a 19th century invention called a zoetrope, which produces the illusion of moving pictures. The 100% Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel is blended with a small amount of Petite Sirah. It features Bing cherry, dark currants and bramble hightlights and is delicious with burgers, duck, and pasta with tomato sauce. Accolades Double Gold - Sonoma County Harvest Fair Highly recommended - California Grapevine read more...
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Made with fruit grown entirely in the Dry Creek Valley appellation, this unique Zinfandel includes small amounts of Petite Sirah. Half of the fruit is crushed whole, and the must is fermented in open-top fermenters for maximum color extraction and flavor enhancement. The wine is aged in French oak, which adds the essence of toasted spice and French vanilla to heady aromas of rum raisin, black currant, and red cherry.
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