Aromas of brambly fruit and ripe blueberries accented with hints of toasty oak and vanilla. The characteristically Zinfandel flavors of plum, blueberry and blackpepper lead to an elegant, balanced and smooth finish.
It grows from mostly dry-farmed, low-yield vineyards, tended according to an exacting organic process. From these grapes arise the dependable Zin flavors of plum, blackberry jam and spicy black pepper. Our winemaking approach is minimal because the fruit of these vineyards yields grapes that make wines of exceptional character.
WS 82 Rustic but zesty, with modest black cherry, underbrush and spice flavors. Drink now through 2014. 24,000 cases made. -TF, Wine Spectator, Score: 82