2019 Sweetwater Springs Vineyard Zinfandel 'Isabel'
Named for Our Daughter Isabel
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Our daughter Isabel is much more mellow and vibrant in her life, with music as a guiding light. To me, this is what zinfandel is all about.
Deep dark and mysterious in color. Aromas of very ripe blackberry, plum and raspberry that ooze from the glass and keep you coming back just for the aromatics. The palate is incredibly plush and very giving. Flavors of blackberry, black cherry, roasted earth. Very concentrated and layered but has a sense of elegance and finesse.
The blend: 85% Zinfandel, 15% Sweetwater Springs Petite Sirah — vineyard sisters; 84 cases produced. In the Cohn Zone drink now - 2029.
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One day in 2004, I received an urgent call from my good friend Ulises Valdez. He was incredibly excited about a new project he was going to start working on, in Russian River Valley and he wanted me to be part of it. So, he gave me the address, the two gate codes, and away I went.
To say this vineyard was amazing, is an understatement! This vineyard is incredibly steep, a 55° slope, and seriously rocky. The goal was to graft Zinfandel budwood from the famous St. Peter’s Church vineyard. It took just one look, and I was ready to sign the contract.
The Zinfandel I make from this vineyard has such a southern Rhône feel to it, one must taste it to understand. It reminds me how special Zinfandel can be when grown by those who share in the same passion.
I started Jeff Cohn Cellars with the help of my mother, Iris. One adorns the label as a tribute to her.
Appellation: Russian River Valley
Vineyard: Landy Sweetwater Springs, Sustainably Farmed, planted in 2004
Ranging from 300 to 1000 ft. in elevation, the lower elevations are exposed to the cooling influence of the fog, while the hillside fruit gets more than its fair share of sun exposure.
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The fruit is hand-picked then cold-soaked. I gently foot-stomp the fruit of which 20% is whole cluster, the rest is whole berry and de-stemmed. None is crushed. The wine goes through open-top, then 100% Malolactic fermentation and aged 18 months in 20% large-format new French oak, 75% neutral French oak barrels, and 5% concrete.
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94 Audrey Frick for Jeb Dunnuck — The aromas of the 2019 Zinfandel Sweetwater Springs Vineyard move in a more savory direction, with scorched earth, inky plum, and lavender. The palate is full and generous, offering black fruit, dark chocolate, and graphite. Drink over the next 6-8 years.