Wine Recommendation:
Burford and Brown 2005 Zinfandel, Melanto Terrace
Tasting Notes:
The Burford and Brown Malanto Terrace Zinfandel exhibits a brilliant brick red, almost black color with an intense violet tinge. This
Zinfandel has the classic spice and succulence associated with the variety. Soft and integrated, this wine over delivers with an extremely rich and balanced mouthfeel and well-integrated tannins.
Winemaker Notes:
Peter Burford is a product of Sacred Heart College and Roseworthy Agricultural College in South Australia. For a decade and a half, Peter has held top winemaking positions throughout the world: from one of Australia's top icon brands- D'Arenberg Winery, to Alexander Valley Vineyards in
Healdsburg, California, Renwood/Santino Winery in
Amador, California, and one of Asia's largest wineries, the Chateau de Loei in North Eastern Thailand.
Technical Notes:
| Appellation: |
Amador County
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| Varietals: |
100% Zinfandel |
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| Aging: |
100% French Oak, 33% new |