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2001 Block 24 Napa Valley Primitivo
Hendry

Oakville, CA

Hendry Block 24 is 2 acre vineyard 200 feet above sea level with U.C.D. Primitivo Clone 3 grafted onto St. George rootstock planted in 1997 in thin, stony Boomer series soils. The wine was aged 14 months in 50% new French oak barrels.

Price: $27
15.8% alcohol
750 ml

2007 tasting - This blackish red wine has an oaky bouquet with hints of fruit and a light, spicy flavor with a complex and incredibly dry aftertaste. Definitely worth picking up a bottle.

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This page last modified: 8 September 2007 by TheWineRater.