2004 Schrader Vieux-Os Zinfandel Ira Carter Vineyard Old Vine
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(16.2% alcohol) Good deep red. Exotic aromas of briary redcurrant and cherry liqueur, with a slightly stewed quality. Then creamy-sweet and concentrated, with a supple texture to the flavors of crushed berries, sassafras and licorice. Finishes with substantial dusty tannins and very good length.
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The 2004 Vieux-Os Zinfandel Ira Carter Vineyard (16.2% alcohol) yielded only .8 tons of fruit per acre in 2004. This is a superb Zinfandel exhibiting a smorgasbord of aromas ranging from ground pepper, roasted herbs, and meat juices to black cherry, underbrush, and incense. The wine is fruit-driven, full-bodied, opulent, and undeniably seductive. It is best for drinking over the next 4-5 years. Previously recommended: 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon (95); 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon RBS (94); 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon Old Sparky (magnum; 94+); 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon T6 (92+) Tel. (707) 942-1115; Fax (707) 942-2147
About the producer
Schrader Cellars is one of Napa’s cult names. It focuses on pairing specific clones with the perfect site to produce the ultimate expression of Napa Cabernet. The results regularly receive the very highest scores from critics, with 19 100-point scores from the Wine Advocate to date.