1998 Gallo of Sonoma Barrelli Creek Zinfandel
Vineyard: Gallo of Sonoma
Price: $21.99
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Varietal: Zinfandel
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Region: United States > California > Sonoma County
Other Vintages: 2000 1999 1997 1996 1995
Drink By 2009
WINEMAKER'S NOTE
Our family's Barrelli Creek Vineyard is located in the temperate, Region III hillsides of Sonoma Countys Alexander Valley; on a site first planted by Italian immigrants over a century ago. The low vigor of this vineyard's gravelly clay loam soils, in combination with its micro-climate and optimal viticultural practices, yield intensely concentrated Zinfandel and Petite Sirah grapes loaded with the zesty aromas and flavors of black cherries, boysenberry jam, and black pepper. With three generatio...
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    Rating for United States-California: 86 (slightly better than average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: quite possibly over the hill<br/>