This wine should nicely accompany barbecue, marinated lamb or pork, and spicy duck. Unfortunately, only 75 cases available, thus 3 bottle limit. This wine is another beautiful example of what the Dutton Ranch on Vine Hill Road and patience can do. Harvested at 38 brix, it was in the fermentor almost three weeks before being pressed to barrels. Millenium Vintners Cuvee Zinfandel Focused on a bright raspberry bouquet with hints of currants and cherries.
Flavors are a rich cherry and blackberry combination with elements of plums and spice.
Best of Show Alameda County Fair. 1997 Napa Valley, RustRidge Vineyard Flavors of ripe cherry and black berry with spicy elements and hints of sandalwood and vanilla. Pato Vineyard Rich black cherry and spicy herb bouquet with hints of licorice and chocolate. Flavors are ripe black cherry with hints of currants, hazelnuts and bacon. Ya just never know what you'll find there tastes like Mandarin Oranges in a glass, only smoother.