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1999 Seghesio Family Old Vine Zinfandel
Vineyard: Seghesio Family Vineyards
Price: $28.34
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Varietal: Zinfandel
Style: Red Wine
Region: United States > California > Sonoma County
Other Vintages: 2007 2005 2004 2003 2001 2000 1998 1997
Drink By 2010
WINEMAKER'S NOTE
Each harvest we produce several lots of old vine zinfandel from upper Alexander Valley, Dry Creek Valley's benchlands and Russian River Valley's high plains. These devigorized, low-yielding vines link our family's trade from its very beginnings to today. They personify perseverance, character, and a sense of place. 1999 is a vintage to remember. A very even growing season (not too hot, not too cold) slowed the rate of maturation and left the fruit hanging until a timely heatspike in late Septemb...
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    Rating for United States-California: 87 (slightly better than average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: drink now<br/>