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  July 4, 2020 - 100% Zinfandel
  from Eschen Ranch, Sierra Foothills, Amador County, California.
  12.1% Abv. Bottled May 1978
  
  Winemaker: Paul Draper (since 1969, retired 2016)
  
  Cellared since release. Mid-shoulder fill with sign of seepage through capsule.
  Moist and intact cork slipped inside bottle with only slight push.
  Decanted for 4 hours and drank over 2 more hours.
  Musky nose blew clear after an hour.
  
  On the occasion of Independence Day, July 4, 2020.
  
  A(ccuracy)=2: Med deep, clear garnet/amber rim. Focused, mature red.
  B(alance)=2: Tertiary flavors with firm acid structure.
  C(omplexity)=2: Sun-dried prunes, hawthorn, toffee candy.
  D(epth)=2: Intense mouthfeel. Impressive length and finish.
  
  Wine Tally Score [2,2,2,2] = 8/10
  
  With significant ullage lowering expectation, serendipitous liveliness turned out most gratifying.
  
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Wine Definition

• Vintage 1976
• Type Red
• Producer Ridge
• Varietal Zinfandel
• Designation n/a
• Vineyard Fiddletown Eschen Ranch
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion Sierra Foothills
• Appellation Amador County

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• In Cellars 4 (80%)
• Consumed 1 (20%)

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