Three Angels Zinfandel Columbia Valley 07
Three Angels Columbia Valley Zinfandel Avery Vineyard 07 is a "Wow". Lush scents of plum and black cherry introduce big, rich cherry, plum, berry, bramble, white pepper, and mixed sweet spice flavors. Compares quite well to $40 Zinfandels, and it's balanced - it has structure as well as over-the-top Zinfandel style. Very reminiscent of a Dry Creek Zinfandel, at half the price.
Serve this Zinfandel with rubbed pork loin, braised ribs, and spicy pizza. Drink now through 2011. Awarded a Gold Medal at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. Only 188 cases produced.
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Vineyard sources for fruit: 100% Avery Vineyard, Columbia Valley (grown near Maryhill Orchards overlooking the Columbia River near the eastern mouth of the Gorge)
100% Zinfandel, harvested at the beginning of October. The 2007 harvest occurred on Oct 7 at a Brix of 23.8 degrees and a pH of 3.42. Barrel influence: 25% New 75% used French Oak Barrels (various coopers).
