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2010 Zinfandel
  Old Vine Cuvée
  Mendocino
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Proof is in the swallow

Navarro's staff tastes most weekday mornings and everyone makes comments like “plum,” “raspberry,” “blackberry,” “smoky” or, perhaps after a few too many sips, “raspberry, blackberry and plum coulis flavors, laced with hints of cola and warm tar.” Anyway, we actually print a few of these comments and some are even in this newsletter. Since occasional customers will ask if we actually put those fruits or compounds in our wine (the answer is no), here's a more technical, or perhaps more sober, description of what to expect. Old Vine Zin is Navarro's richest and biggest red wine; it saturates your mouth with a profusion of succulent fruity flavors. Zinfandel harvested as ripe as these, results in a wine with plenty of alcohol, so there is a satisfying sensation of weight on your palate. Twenty percent of this vintage is from Al Tollini's "old block"; this vineyard was planted in 1932.		This wine has a richness that can only be achieved using grapes from very old vines; eighty percent of this bottling is from Ed Berry's vines which were planted in 1948. Inland Mendocino's viticultural climate, with hot days and cold nights, blesses the grapes with high natural acidity; not only does this help keep the wine fresh, the acidity keeps the finish clean so you keep on coming back for more. We deliberately kept the tannins soft by punching down the fermenting grapes by hand, rather than using a pump which can mash the skins and seeds, so the wine is supple. Finally, we aged the wine predominately in seasoned oak barrels so as not to overpower the grapes' flavors with aggressive oak. Not surprisingly, words are inadequate to explain flavors, aromas and tastes. We urge you to swirl, sniff and sip; the proof is in the swallow. Gold Medal winner.

Specifications
Harvested:	Oct. 14 to 18, 2010	Sugars at harvest:	26.8° Brix
Bottled:	Aug. 25, 2011	Cases produced:	300
Alcohol:	15.2%	Titratable acidity:	6.7 g/L
pH:	3.78

2017 Old Vine Zinfandel, Mendocino

“Made from 60-90 year old vine Zinfandel from Ukiah and Redwood Valley. A dollop of other grapes come from a field blend block within one of the two vineyards sourced for the Navarro Zinfandel Old Vine Cuvee. Warm aromas of black cherry preserves, black pepper and allspice transitions to tastes of smushed up blackberries and very ripe raspberries + bay leaf, Thai basil and black tea. I love the generosity of fruit and sturdy frame of spice & exotic herbs. Medium acidity and smooth tannins…I think this is drinking fantastic now.” —Dan Dawson, Outer Space Far Out Wines

2016 Old Vine Zinfandel, Mendocino

90 Points. “Very fruity, very ripe and very full bodied, this wine practically oozes a jammy berrylike character from the first whiff to the lingering finish. Dried fruits like fig and raisin dominate the flavors while a rich lush texture coats the tastebuds.” —Jim Gordon, Wine Enthusiast

2014 Old Vine Zinfandel, Mendocino

This Beautifully refined, old-vine Zin has a core of ripe fruit and much more, including finely honed balance, exceptional integration and a long-lingering finish. Order online.John Vankat, Northern Arizona’s Mountain Living Magazine, July, 2017.

2013 Old Vine Zinfandel, Mendocino

“Old Vine Cuvée,” Mendocino ($29) – Medium to medium-dark ruby; forward, deep, intense, cedary, ripe, raspberry and blackberry fruit aroma with a hint of black pepper; full body; rich, textured, peppery, red and black fruit flavors; full tannin; lingering aftertaste. Enjoyable to drink now. Highly recommended.- . California Grape VineJune, 2016.

2012 Old Vine Zinfandel, Mendocino

This supple Zin is jammed with black cherry and wild berry fruit, showing accents of roasted anise, cracked pepper and dried sage. Drink now through 2020. 490 cases made. - Tim Fish, Wine Spectator, June 30, 2015.

2000 Old Vine Zinfandel, Mendocino

Anderson Valley’s premier producer turns inland for 50-year-old vines and the heat to ripen them. They got plenty ripe this vintage, with deep, impressive berry and fruit flavors and accents like chocolate and rum. It’s a little soft, but okay. Sixteen percent alcohol is heady, but the wine handles it well, and has been fermented to full dryness. - Steve Heimoff, Wine Enthusiast, May, 2002.

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