Gary Farrell 2011 Bradford Mountain Vineyard Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley)
The winery brings precision control to Zinfandel, a wine that badly needs some taming but in most cases is allowed to run wild. Here, it has an almost Cabernet-like clarity, with focused tannins and acids and a balance that makes it elegant. But the wild blackberry, blueberry and spice flavors, with a briary, brambly edge of pepper and green stems, are pure Zin.
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Price$45,Buy Now
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DesignationBradford Mountain Vineyard
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Alcohol14.5%
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Bottle Size750 ml
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CategoryRed
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Date Published12/31/2013
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