2007 Dry Creek Vineyard "Old Vine" Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel

One 750ml bottle

This vintage of Old Vine Zinfandel displays wonderful aromas of white pepper, cardamom and black cherries. After a few minutes in the glass, additional elements of tobacco, espresso and chocolate begin to shine through. The essence of these old vine vineyards are fully displayed on the palate with succulent fruits such as plum, blueberries, and strawberries. The tannins are smooth and well integrated creating a silky experience, leading to a long and lingering finish. 
 
HISTORY 
First coined by winery founder David Stare in 1986, the phrase “Old Vine” has special meaning to our family. We define an old vine vineyard as being more than 50 years in age. In the case of our Old Vine Zinfandel, the vines for this bottling are more than 85 years in age and in some cases, more than 110 years in age! Old Vine vineyards remain the most prized and historic of all plantings in the Dry Creek Valley. 
 
GROWING SEASON 
The 2007 vintage will go down as perhaps one of the finest vintages in the past 20 years. A near perfect set in the vineyard was followed by superb growing conditions in the early and late spring months. The weather remained warm and dry during the growing and harvest seasons, with moderate temperatures, allowing the grapes to achieve full maturity and flavor potential. 

Plum, blueberry, strawberry, white pepper, cardamom and black cherry