Oriel Hugo Zinfandel 2005

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Winery:

Oriel

Varietal:

Zinfandel

Region:

USA > California > Sonoma County > Russian River Valley

Type:

Red Wine

Color:

UPC:

727760505360

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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

Aroma: Rich black cherry, lush wild berry and brambles.

Taste: Bursts of black cherry followed by a touch of nutmeg and a sweet, candied finish.

Name story: Hugo is the dominant soil in redwood regions such as Russian River Valley. As it weathers, this soil changes color, from grey to yellow to brown and finally red with old age. Vineyards and winemaking: Deep alluvial soils on the cool east side of the Russian River. Open top fermentation. Aged for 15 months in French oak (30% new).

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