2006 Joel Gott Zinfandel California
Vineyard: Joel Gott Wines
Price: $14.08- $23.99
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Varietal: Zinfandel
Style: Red Wine
Region: United States > California
Other Vintages: 2011 2010 2005
Drink By 2017
WINEMAKER'S NOTE
The 2006 vintage was a cool, long growing season, which allowed the Zinfandel clusters to ripen evenly, permitting ideal harvesting conditions. Our Zinfandel vineyards are in the top growing regions in California: Napa, Sonoma, Lodi and Amador. This wine reflects the soil and environment of each distinct location. The vineyards in Lodi and Amador are old head-trained vines, which are dry-farmed and produce deeply concentrated fruit. This fruit combined with the depth of Napa Valley fruit and the spiciness from cool Sonoma County, creates a blend tht truly shows California Zinfandel at read more...its finest. Dark ruby red color with supple, mouth filling tannins that offer lively acid structure and an elegant balance. Classic currant, plum and sweet oak aromas lead to ripe berries, cherry and spicy flavors with a long, sweet and juicy finish.Fruit: 96% Zinfandel, 3% Petite Sirah, 1% Alicante BouchetAppellation: Napa Valley, Lodi, Sonoma and Amador CountyCooperage: 30% New American Oak, 70% 2 and 4-year old French OakAging Time: 10 Months in BarrelsAlcohol: 14.5% (hide)
Expert Reviews
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  • Wine.com
    Blend: 96% Zinfandel, 3% Petite Sirah, 1% Alicante Bouchet The 2006 vintage was a cool, long growing season, which allowed the Zinfandel clusters to ripen evenly,permitting ideal harvesting conditions. Joel Gott's Zinfandel vineyards are in the top growing regions in California:Napa, Sonoma, Lodi and Amador. This wine reflects the soil and environment of each distinct location.The vineyards in Lodi and Amador are old head-trained vines, which are dry-farmed and produce deeplyconcentrated fruit. This fruit combined with the depth of Napa Valley fruit and the spiciness from coolSonoma County, creates a blend that truly shows California Zinfandel at its finest. Dark ruby red color withsupple, mouth filling tannins that offer lively acid structure and an elegant balance. Classic currant, plumand sweet oak aromas lead to ripe berries, cherry, and spicy flavors with a long, sweet and juicy finish.
  • Vintage Chart
    Rating for United States-California: 79 (slightly worse than average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: unpredictable<br/>