Renwood Amador County Jack Rabbit Flat Zinfandel 2005
Region: Amador County
Winery: Renwood Winery
Variety: Zinfandel
Rating:

Winemaker's Notes The 2005 Jack Rabbit Flat Zinfandel is brick red in color. The aromas of tart cherry, truffle, cedar, holiday spices, and vanilla waft from the glass with each swirl. On the palate, flavors of berry pie, white pepper, cocoa powder, mocha and caramel linger through the finish. The tannins are full and the wine should cellar well for 6-8 years. Our oldest vineyard it still continues to produce alluring wines of outstanding character.
Vintage The growing season of 2005 started out with a normal spring but the record winter and spring rainfall gave plenty of early growth. A hot early summer continued the growth and berry development and a large crop was the result. The weather remained dry throughout the harvest, resulting in perfect fruit condition.
Vineyards The block called “Jack Rabbit Flat” Zinfandel comes from the Fox Creek Vineyard, which is one of the classic ancient vineyards of Amador County that was planted over 80 years ago. Rancher Sue Fox manages to find time between her horses and Brangus cattle to tend to this national treasure we know as Jack Rabbit Flat. This immaculately maintained vineyard gives the head-trained vines the ability to ripen to maximum potential. The fruit is picked at the highest degree of ripeness, resulting in a wine of great richness and complexity.

Posted by thewinery on December 2nd, 2007 at 8:42pm | report comment

Renwood Amador County Jack Rabbit Flat Zinfandel 2005
Region: Amador County
Winery: Renwood Winery
Variety: Zinfandel
Rating: 4

Color: Darker ruby

Nose: Good charred red fruit with a brambly black underlay and some wet leaves

Palate: Smooth, good red cherry fruit with that wild blackberry and integrated smoke that adds char.

Posted by drxeno on May 9th, 2009 at 2:48am | report comment