2003 Zinfandel
Russian River Valley.
Tastes of boysenberry and black currant fruits, balanced and approachable.
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2003 Zinfandel
Russian River Valley
The 2003 Russian River Zinfandel is the fifth vintage for Christopher Creek. We made this wine from
grapes obtained from two nearby vineyards, both of which added to the
complexity and taste of the wine. 70% of the grapes are from young
but "old clone Zinfandel vines" and 30% from a two acre plot of
80+ year-old dry-farmed Zinfandel vines which have intermingled a
few Alicante Bouschet and Carignane vines. The younger vines bring
a subtle berry aroma and acidity, while the older vines add the
structure, concentration and intensity. Although somewhat spicier
as a result of the cooler Russian River climate, this wine
exhibits ripe, jammy boysenberry, blackberry, prune and currant
fruits with a full mouth feel and is perfectly balanced and approachable. Should easily age for
4-to-6 years.
Traditional Italian food would be complimented by this
Primitivo-style wine, as well as chocolate desserts and
Amaretto cakes.
Harvested September 2003
Released October 2005
Aged for 11 months in French and American oak barrels
381 cases produced
2003 Vintage
- Gold Medal—Tasters Guild International,
May 2006
2002 Vintage
- Double Gold (Unanimous decision of all judges)—Tasters
Guild International, May 2005
- Gold Medal—Jerry Mead's New World Wine Competition,
February 2005
- Silver Medal—Pacific Rim International Wine Competition,
March 2005
2001 Vintage
- Gold Medal—Jerry Mead's New World International Wine
Competition, March 2004
- Silver Medal—Florida State Fair Wine Competition, February 2004
- Silver Medal—Los Angeles County Fair, May 2004
- Silver Medal—West Coast Wine Competition, April 2004
- Silver Medal—California State Fair, June 2004
- Silver Medal—Long Beach Grand Cru, July 2004
2000 Vintage
- Silver Medal—San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, February 2003
- Silver Medal—Florida State Fair Wine Competition, February 2003
- Silver Medal—Grand Harvest Awards Sonoma, February 2003
- Silver Medal—Jerry Mead’s New World Wine Competition, March 2003
- Silver Medal—Los Angeles County Fair, May 2003
- Silver Medal—Taster's Guild International, May 2003
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