Dark and rich in color, reminiscent of violets. This classic Zinfandel leads with sweet blackberry jam, white and black pepper and clove spice. Layers of black cherry, blueberry and Asian spice, the palate is big, bold and ripe with juicy brambleberry and warm plum pudding, supported by integrated tannin and spice, giving a full mid palate and setting the stage for the long supple finish.

Double Gold, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Gold Medal, San Diego International Wine Competition

91 Points, Connoisseurs Guide (Jan. 07): "Intensely fruity above and beyond all else with a confident sense of juicy blackberries staying ahead of its considerable ripeness, this big fleshy, oak-enriched Zin shows uncommon layering and nuance for the very ripe wine that it is. It is also better balanced than is the norm for its genre and it stays the course through a lengthy finish. If hardly a delicate wine, it is always alive and not at all heavy, and its structure suggests that it will hold up nicely with a few years of age."

This wine was recently featured in The California Wine Club's wine of the month club.