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Our Russian River Zinfandel is a blend of two wonderful vineyards that we truly appreciate the opportunity to work with. One is the Feeney Ranch, a renowned old vine vineyard right in the heart of the Russian River appellation; the other is the Alper vineyard, perched atop Stoetz ridge on the western edge of the appellation, right next to our Morelli Lane ranch. 2006 was a cool, extended harvest for our Russian River zinfandel vineyards. Both Alper and Feeney were picked during the last week of October, and show the lively fruit, bright acidity and supple tannins that go along with such seasons. At the same time, the inherent lushness of the variety robes the fruit. In the nose, the wine shines with candied cherries and raspberries, with supporting notes of toffee and chocolate. It follows in the mouth with rich cherry fruit and fine tannins that bring out the elegance and perception of sweetness that we love in this wine. With its moderate alcohol, the finish is all fresh berries and cream, just tempting you to another sip. This is a wonderful wine to pair with flavorful cheeses like cave-aged Gruyere and Vermont cheddar, or your favorite short rib recipe. 195 cases produced
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