Sobon Estate, Amador County, Old Vines, Zinfandel 2008 Here’s a light-bodied Zin that is quite fruity and ready to quaff. There’s a little sweetness working in the background (about 3 grams per litre) along with a light touch of eucalyptus and a little warmth. Produced and bottled in Plymouth 14.9% $8.79 at Bottle Barn Sobon Estate
Wilson Winery, Dry Creek Valley, Carl’s Vineyard, Zinfandel 2007 Zinfandel’s black pepper signature comes through in this wine, adding complexity to the ripe fruit. Carl’s Vineyard is located in the Wilson’s Warm Springs Ranch, up at 1740 feet above the valley. Proprietors Ken and Diane Wilson. Grown, produced and bottled in Healdsburg 15.6% purchased for $22.99 at Bottle Barn Wilson Winery