Winemakers tasting notes:
The 2008 Three Vines Zinfandel is a real show stopper. Harvested from four different vineyard sites featuring three distinctive clones; Du Pratt, Costa Magna and Teldeshi. The Appellations are as follows: Russian River Valley, Dry Creek Valley, Alexander Valley and Chalk Hill.
This Zinfandel is an explosive wine-berry cherry fruit, luscious plums and opulent jammy mid pallet. The finish is smooth and long with a touch of spice. A well choreographed Wine that will dance all over you.
Manzanita Creek Zinfandels are made from the finest grapes on earth and it shows. We age our wines in oak barrels for 18-24 months. Our dedication to fermentation is unrivaled, I dare you to find a better Zinfandel House.
My notes:
Color: Deep dark and ruby like. Nose of leather, black rubber, tobacco. Dark, exquisite, complex. Sour cherry, earthy minerals, plum and integrated oak with a long chewy finish. Yummo! and a steal for $14.99 at Costco ($28 at the winery)
Bayareawinelover rating: 91
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