Collier Falls Vineyard – 2006 Primitivo
March 16, 2009
The Facts:
This vintage is 100% Primitivo. Alcohol is 16.5%, Aged for 15 months in oak – 33% new American oak and the balance in used French and American. 275 cases were produced and the suggested retail price is $32.00. Collier Falls Vineyard is a 100-acre hillside property, located in the northwest corner of Dry Creek Valley. A sixty-foot waterfall on the property gives this winery its name.
Dave’s Take:
Wine?! 60 foot waterfall?!! Ever since I read the description of this winery I find myself daydreaming of this idyllic spot…Collier Falls- it sounds to me like the perfect setting (and name) for a prime-time soap opera. Are you listening LA?
First off I will say that the 2006 Primitivo is delicious out of the bottle, but resist the temptation and let it open up for an hour. This bottle packs blackberry / blueberry on the nose combined with dark plum to really lure me in. As the wine warmed over my palate, black pepper and cloves became immediately evident. The finish revealed notes of chocolate, leather, and tobacco. This wine had just the right acidity and huge amounts of soft tannins. These tannins carried a finish that went on for days. My only complaint is that the alcohol seemed a tad high, but is this a complaint, really? Let’s face it, half of you are now more likely to give this one a shot.
I was fortunate enough to share this bottle with my father (also a wine connoisseur). He was speechless, just sitting back and savoring the wine. Do you know how long I’ve tried to make this man speechless instead of rattling on about me? All of this blissful silence for a mere $32. Well worth the price of admission.
So LA…I wish that I could give you some plot ideas, but there is no controversy here. This winery is terrific and one to watch. This wine is a great deal. If it was sourced from Napa it would sell for significantly more and be worth every penny.
Please vote for Drink Dry Creek!
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