This fine example of spicy, elegant Gewurztraminer comes from Sonoma, Mendocino and Monterey Counties. The bouquet is of fresh apples and pineapple with hints of cinnamon and orange blossom. The flavors are clean and crisp, reminiscent of ripe Fuji apples with a dash of spice. The grapes for this Zinfandel come from old, dry farmed vineyards in Contra Costa County. The bouquet is rich cherry and ripe plum with hints of brambly spice.
Flavors are of ripe plum and chocolate with hints of blackberry and mushrooms.
The Paso Robles Zinfandel is a full bodied, Claret style with a rich bouquet of blackberry and cherry fruit with hints of spice. The flavors are black cherry and red currants, with overtones of vanilla and wild mushrooms. The Sonoma blend is a rich, heavy-bodied Claret style Zinfandel. The bouquet of ripe raspberries, cherries, and blackberries with nuances of cracked pepper and vanilla bean is followed by flavors of rich blackberry and cherry with chocolate and spice - a full, lingering aftertaste shows nicely. Recommended cellaring 5-9 years.