Geyser Peak 1997 Winemaker's Selection Zinfandel (Cucamonga Valley)
From 100-year-old vines on the De Ambrogio Ranch that yielded a scant half-ton per acre, this is a full-throttle (some might say over-the-top) Zin that clocks in at 15.5% alcohol. Thick, rich and intense, it features chocolate and prune flavors that turn a bit earthy and tannic.
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DesignationWinemaker's Selection
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AlcoholN/A
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Bottle Size750 ml
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CategoryRed
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Date Published1/1/2000
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