Jeff Cohn Cellars Alegria Vineyard Zinfandel (1.5 Liter Magnum) 1997

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Jeff Cohn Cellars Alegria Vineyard Zinfandel (1.5 Liter Magnum) 1997 Front Label
Jeff Cohn Cellars Alegria Vineyard Zinfandel (1.5 Liter Magnum) 1997 Front Label

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Vintage
1997

Size
1500ML

Features
Collectible

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Located in the Russian River Valley, this vineyard is comprised of seven separate blocks of well draining loam and clay soils which are all planted to various percentages of Zinfandel, Petite Syrah and Alicante Bouschet, some as early as 1858. All are head trained with an overhead 2-wire trellis system. The wines created from this vineyard are big and fruity with many different levels of complexities.

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    Bold, ripe and juicy, with complex spice, raspberry, black cherry and wild berry flavors, turning tight, with earthy tannins.
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Jeff Cohn Cellars, California
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When Jeff Cohn was the winemaker at Rosenblum Cellars, annually he crafted more than 70 different wines. Today, at his Oakland-based warehouse winery, the irrepressible vintner now limits himself to a mere 21 bottlings, focusing on Rhône varietals. Cohn's longtime relationships with some of California's top growers and vineyards enable him to source some of the state’s finest fruit, including Rockpile in Sonoma County, Fess Parker in Santa Barbara County and Stagecoach in Napa.

All JC Cellars wines are fermented in open top fermenting vessels that range in size from a half ton to eight tons, where each bin is hand punched down five times per day. This time-consuming procedure allows maximum exposure of skins to juice, intensifying the flavor of the fruit while handling it as gently as possible.

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Unapologetically bold, spice-driven and jammy, Zinfandel has secured its title as the darling of California vintners by adapting well to the state's diverse microclimates and landscapes. Born in Croatia, it later made its way to southern Italy where it was named Primitivo. Fortunately, the imperial nursery of Vienna catalogued specimens of the vine, and it later made its way to New England in 1829. Parading the true American spirit, Zinfandel found a new home in California during the Gold Rush of 1849. Somm Secret—California's ancient vines of Zinfandel are those that survived the neglect of Prohibition; today these vines produce the most concentrated, ethereal and complex examples.

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Home to a diverse array of smaller AVAs with varied microclimates and soil types, Sonoma County has something for every wine lover. Physically twice as large as Napa Valley, the region only produces about half the amount of wine but boasts both tremendous quality and variety. With its laid-back atmosphere and down-to-earth attitude, the wineries of Sonoma are appreciated by wine tourists for their friendliness and approachability. The entire county intends to become a 100% sustainable winegrowing region by 2019.

Sonoma County wines are produced with carefully selected grape varieties to reflect the best attributes of their sites—Dry Creek Valley’s consistent sunshine is ideal for Zinfandel, while the warm Alexander Valley is responsible for rich, voluptuous red wines like Cabernet Sauvignon. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are important throughout the county, most notably in the cooler AVAs of Russian River, Sonoma Coast and Carneros. Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot and Syrah have also found a firm footing here.

BOBALEGRIAMG_1997 Item# 133629

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