Vineyard 29 Zinfandel Aida 2007 – 97 Points

This is the most complex, age-worthy serious collector Zinfandel in the World today! This black beauty begins with an intense plum and a jammy fig signature {reminiscent of Turley’s finest from this vineyard in the 1990’s} that seems to run from year to year, along with dark blueberry combined with vanilla, cinnamon, espresso beans, and mouth watering toffee on the long lasting finish. The silky smooth texture is impressive now and bodes well for long-term enjoyment for anyone – - more patient than us – - planning to cellar for a few years. On the finish this wine has great structure and a galaxy of memorably flavors including exotic spices and a hint of mocha and chocolate dust reminiscent of a decadent raspberry chocolate torte. Decant if popping the cork pre-2012 because this BIG boy will easily last until 2015, peaking around 2014 in our estimate.

#1 Rare ZINFANDEL

Zin-fanatics all think TURLEY is the #1 most collectible Zin in the world but for my money I prefer an even smaller “boutique” Zinfandel crafted by perhaps the most famous Bordeaux native currently residing in Napa: VINEYARD  29 “AIDA”  ZINFANDEL 2005.

Turley lovers will recall that this “Aida” vineyard was the original home of Turley’s highest rated Zins (consistently scoring R. Parker ‘Classic 95 – 96’) until Vineyard 29 snagged the rights to these tasty grapes a few years ago. Plus, don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to sample the only Zinfandel produced by rock star winemaker Philippe Melka (Bryant Family, Hundred Acre, etc.) recently named “Winemaker of the Year.”

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