A Wine of "Redemption:" Alexander Valley Vineyards Redemption Zinfandel 2009
Every one of us can use a little "redemption" now and again. What better way to obtain it, but drinking it?!
As the chill enters the air slowly but surely, Uncorked turns to hearty, robust red wines to warm from within!
This wine can make a wonderful hostess gift, or stock pile it for the perfect way to apologize and ask for "redemption" from a spouse or loved one!
Product Description
"Since 2001 Alexander Valley Vineyards has produced Redemption
Zinfandel. From the beginning founder Hank Wetzel wanted to showcase the
outstanding fruit from Dry Creek Valley and winemaker Kevin Hall
continues that tradition with the release of the 2009. We harvested from
two individual vineyards on the eastern side of the Dry Creek Valley
from early September to early October. One vineyard is hillside with red
rocky soil producing smaller berries with flavors of blackberry and
blueberry. While the 2nd vineyard has gravelly loam soil located on the
valley floor and produces fruit with pronounced flavors of cherry, plum
and black pepper. Overall 2009 was a cooler vintage with fewer heat
spikes than in past years, so the acidity of this vintage is slightly
higher than prior releases. The growing season allowed for uniform
ripening in the which led to wines with good structure, balance and
complexity.
The inspiration for the image on our label is a painting attributed to the well known Renaissance painter Tiziano Vecelli, who is now simply referred to as "Titian". It is known as one of his last works c. 1575-1576 and over the years has been referenced as “Spain Succoruing Religion” ; “Religion Succored by Spain” and “Spain Coming to the Aid of Religion”. The painting was owned at one time by the Museo Nacional Del Prado, Madrid." - Winery Notes
The inspiration for the image on our label is a painting attributed to the well known Renaissance painter Tiziano Vecelli, who is now simply referred to as "Titian". It is known as one of his last works c. 1575-1576 and over the years has been referenced as “Spain Succoruing Religion” ; “Religion Succored by Spain” and “Spain Coming to the Aid of Religion”. The painting was owned at one time by the Museo Nacional Del Prado, Madrid." - Winery Notes
Alexander Valley Vineyards "Redemption" Zinfandel 2009 Tasting Notes
"Aromas of blackberry, dark cherry, plum, chocolate, spice, black
pepper and vanilla. There is mouth filling texture with spicy flavors of
blueberry, black pepper, dark fruits and a long finish." - Winemaker Notes
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