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The dry spring and warm fall of 2008 were kind to the warmth loving heavy red varietals in our cold neighborhood. It was a season that brought out the rich black cherry fruit characteristic to the Primitivo clone of zinfandel, and also gave us broad ripe tannins which enhance the sweet mouthfeel of this luscious wine. At the same time, the night fog of the western Russian River Valley helps balance that richness with moderate alcohol and bright acidity. In the nose the wine leads with candied black cherry—like a chocolate cherry truffle, and fulfills that promise of lush fruit in the mouth. It coats the mouth with its cherry and raspberry fruit, while the caramel, toffee and spice overtones offer a creamy richness, all balanced by the freshness so inherent to our neighborhood. The liveliness of the wine carries through the long Bing cherry finish. This is a wine to enjoy on the porch at sunset with a nice burger and fresh tomatoes, or maybe some pesto pasta with pine nuts.
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