Radio-Coteau California Wine

Expressing the unique character of a cool climate vineyard on Goldridge soil, Robert Von Weidlich´s old vines — dry farmed, head pruned and low yielding — reside on a sun-drenched ridge top above the town of Occidental. Originally planted in 1937, they once again yielded a miniscule crop of concentrated fruit in this their seventieth year. We will be releasing the Von Weidlich Zinfandel in the fall of 2009 to further integrate flavor and structural components.

Still in barrel, piercing berry, briar, potpourri, mocha and white pepper aromas jump from the bright bouquet. A balanced and weighty midpalate previews the same balance and textural ripeness on the lengthy finish. Old–vine Zinfandel character dominates here, but with uncommon elegance. Will drink through at least 2014.

RELEASE DATE: Fall 2009

GROWER:
Robert Von Weidlich
APPELLATION:
Russian River Valley
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION:
Occidental
VARIETAL:
Zinfandel
SELECTION:
Old Vine
VINEYARD AGE:
Planted in 1937 & 1946
SOIL TYPE:
Goldridge
HARVEST DATE:
October 29th
PRODUCTION:
272 Cases
UNFINED AND UNFILTERED

THE WINE ADVOCATE #180, December 2008
(90–93) points
“There is one single-vineyard Zinfandel produced. The 2007 Zinfandel Von Weidlich looks to be a very promising Zinfandel, with a deep ruby/purple color and a big, sweet kiss of raspberry and cherry fruit intermixed with loamy soil notes, pepper, incense, and some roasted herbs. It is deep, full–bodied, supple, round generous Zinfandel.”
— Robert Parker

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