IZO WINE - Cline Big Break Zinfandel 2005

Cline Big Break Zinfandel 2005

Item No. 217312-0

Central Coast

Cline

RED

Regular $25.99

ABOUT THE WINE

Winemaker's Notes
Eucalyptus mint, firm structure and exotic spice are key elements in our '04 Big Break Zinfandel. Always one of our most robust wines, the 2004 oozes with power, revealing crisp dark wild berries, hints of dark chocolate with vanilla and spicy oak. A distinct dusty berry character (reminiscent of picking wild black berries in the hot summer sun), what we affectionately describe as our "Oakley terroir," effuses predominately from this wine. This "Big Break" Zinfandel, which can be enjoyed young, should also benefit from 5 to 7 years of cellaring.

Vineyards
The Big Break Vineyard, named for Big Break Road, which runs adjacent to the block, has traditionally produced one of our most powerful and individual lots of Zinfandel. The combination of extremely sandy, well-drained soils; dry-farming; century old, head-trained vines and the unique band of cooling air from the San Joaquin and Sacramento Rivers that favors Oakley's best vineyard sites create a synergy of elements that is ideal for ripening Zinfandel and expressing the full character of the fruit. In fact, this block is situated only a few hundred yards from the bank of the San Joaquin River.

ECOLOGICALLY RESPECTFUL WINE

Salmon Safe
A Salmon-Safe Certification identifies wineries whose vineyards practices protect and restore salmon habitat by planting trees on streams, growing cover crops to control run-off, and apply natural methods to control weeds and pests.

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