Robert Rue, Russian River Valley, Wood Road, Reserve, Zinfandel 2007 Sweet and jammy fruit exudes in the nose with the spiciness of black pepper. In the mouth you’ll find a structured Zin, lightly tannic, with plenty of acidity and lastly a bit of caramel richness. Sourced from Bob and Carlene Rue’s centurions. Vinted and bottled in Sebastopol 14.9% $28.99 at Bottle Barn purchased for $28.99 at Bottle Barn RR
Wilson Winery, Dry Creek Valley, Molly’s Vineyard, Zinfandel 2008 This Zin from Wilson takes on a liquer-like impression in the nose, very sweet smelling. In the mouth it is luscious and fat, almost silky in texture with a vibrant expression of blackberry. Molly’s Vineyard is located at about 500 feet elevation above West Dry Creek Road. 10% of the vineyard is planted to Petite Sirah. Proprietors Ken and Diane Wilson. Grown, produced and bottled in Healdsburg 15.2% purchased for $24.99 at Bottle Barn Wilson Winery