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2005 - Rockpile Cemetary Vineyards Zinfandel |
Product Code: MAUR2005003810
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The Cemetery block gets its name from the unusual outcropping of rock at the bottom of the vineyard that resembles giant headstones. On top of being planted in serpentine and shale, this block has the disadvantage of straddling the Rogers Creek fault, one of the more active earthquake faults in Northern California. With a southwestern sun exposure, 15 to 20 degree slope, and the previous mentioned soil, the wine is everything you might expect; intense, powerful, and complex.
The dense black fruit in the nose is graciously accented by hints of oak and spice. Concentrated and commanding in the front palate, you start to truly get a sense of Rockpile as the mid-palate tannins take over.The huge, chalky tannins give way to a long, full finish…don’t be surprised if you’re still tasting it tomorrow. You can truly taste the elevation and stressed fruit in every glass. Cheers!
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