Collier Falls Vineyards - Sonoma County

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Platinum Series Plus Selection - Trophy Prize â€" Best Zinfandel, - Best of Show - Best of Class - Double Gold - 90 Points Wine Spectator

Amongst the rolling hills in Dry Creek Valley of Sonoma County, California lies a 100-acre hillside property with a beautiful sixty-foot waterfall. This picturesque landscape has been home to Collier Falls Vineyards since Barry and Susan Collier purchased the land in 1997. Leaving behind the fast-paced lifestyle of running a Los Angeles entertainment production company, the Colliers finally found their calling and dream home in the friendly, peaceful surroundings of Dry Creek Valley. After their first vintage of Zinfandel earned 90 points from Wine Spectator magazine in 1999, the Colliers knew they were on the right path. A year later, they brought in veteran winemaker Cecile Lemerle-Derbes, who is originally from the Champagne region of France. Since leaving her homeland, she has studied, taught, consulted, and made wine on three different continents. Cecile also has an impressive history of working as the director of wine production at the esteemed Opus One Winery in Napa Valley, California. The Colliers believe that 'great wine starts with great grapes,' and Cecile shares that belief. Spending hours each day walking the rows of vines, Cecile is actively involved in the viticulture practices at Collier Falls. Now, eight years after she's joined the team, each vintage of Collier Falls Zinfandel has been rewarded with medals and remarkable scores from prominent national wine publications.

FEATURED WINE

2004 Private Reserve Dry Creek Vineyard Zinfandel

1100 Cases Produced

An excellent vintage from Collier Falls Vineyards, the 2004 Private Reserve Zinfandel boasts such tantalizing aromas and flavors, it’s no wonder this wine has accumulated outstanding praise and reviews. This spice and fruit-driven Zinfandel topped the charts at the Jerry Mead New World International Wine Competition, stealing the show with a Trophy Prize – Best Zinfandel, a Best of Show, a Best of Class, and a Best Varietal – Double Gold! Also awarded 90 Points by Wine Spectator, the 2004 Private Reserve Zinfandel “offers enticing roasted licorice and plum aromas, with dried cherry and crackled pepper flavors.” In addition, the flavorful, deep brick red colored Zinfandel received a Gold Medal from the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. Alluring aromas of strawberry and cherries come alive on the nose while hints of spice complement the fruit on the palate. A touch of toasty vanilla flavors is evident on the finish. Try pairing the Collier Falls 2004 Private Reserve Zinfandel with meat loafs, pot roasts, chili relleno casseroles, and Mexican food. Aged 15 months in oak. 100% Zinfandel. Enjoy now until 2014.

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