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Syrah Rockpile Haley Rockpile Vineyard 2009

93 points | $60 | 100 cases made | Red

Tight, firm, intense and concentrated, this is slow to unfold but does so with depth, focus and complexity, targeting mineral, dried berry, wild berry, blackberry, underbrush and cedar flavors, with ripe, chewy tannins. Drink now through 2022.—J.L.

 

Zinfandel Alexander Valley St. Peter’s Church Vineyard 2009

92 points | $45 | 370 cases made | Red

Distinctive and loaded with personality, with wild berry and white pepper aromas and complex, slightly rustic blackberry, smoky licorice and sage flavors that finish with briary tannins. Drink now through 2017.—T.F.

 

Zinfandel Paso Robles Dusi Vineyard 2009

92 points | $35 | 250 cases made | Red

A complete package, this is ripe and briary, but also complex and focused. Aromas of smoky sage and black cherry lead to lively flavors of blackberry and spicy anise that show a hint of caramel. Drink now through 2017.—T.F.

 

Misc. Stuff California 2009

94 points | $45 | 252 cases made | Red

Tight, firm and focused, with a riveting mix of pepper and spice, this offers great depth and complexity while remaining light on its feet, with an impressive finish, where the flavors gain a minerally edge. Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Drink now through 2020.

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2007 Sweetwater Springs Vineyard Zinfandel

"Around the corner from the Rochioli’s illustrious West Block Vineyard, lies a small but sublime vineyard called Sweetwater Springs which features Zinfandel and Petite Sirah. We are excited to offer you our first release of this stellar section from what appears to be a phenomenal vintage! Dueling cool fogs from both the Petaluma wind gap and the mouth of the Russian River allow for extended hang time, and grapes that flirt with the apex of ripeness. Vineyard manager Ulises Valdez joked “You better pick the grapes before the birds finish them.”  We waited an additional week so that you could open a bottle and taste bold & rich Zinfandel dressed to the nines."  - Jeff Cohn

Tasting Notes

Briery aromas of wild raspberry and blueberry with a subtle hint of crème brulée escape with the slightest of swirl. Succulent flavors of black cherry, anisette, vanilla & spice flow across the palate, pushing ripeness to the edge but with enough acidity to give vibrancy to its hedonistic style. Seductively alluring, this is Russian River Valley Zinfandel at its finest.

Varietals: 95.5% Zinfandel, 4.5% Petite Sirah
Appellation: Russian River Valley
Alcohol: 16.5%
Production: 88 cases

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JC CELLARS Zinfandel Russian River Valley Sweetwater Springs Vineyard 2008 Score: 90 l $35

Bold and distinctive, with smoky blackberry aromas and layered, ripe boysenberry cobbler, toasty caramel and licorice flavors that linger on the finish.  Drink now through 2015.  166 cases made. – T.F.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - 93 points

In a year that was challenging for many Zinfandel producers, the 2008 Zinfandel Sweetwater Springs exhibits abundant peppery, briery, loamy soil, underbrush and fruitcake characteristics. Full-bodied, rich and soft with decent acidity, it should be drunk over the next 3-4 years.

Wine Spectator Score: 92 | $35

Packed with personality, with bold blackberry blossom and blueberry aromas that lead to rich, dense, complex huckleberry pie, licorice and mineral flavors that finish with briary tannins. Drink now through 2015. 88 cases made. -T.F.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - 92 points

The 2007 Zinfandel Sweetwater Springs Vineyard (88 cases produced) is a winner, but obviously it is nearly impossible to find.