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Russian River Valley Red Field Blend
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
David Ramey 2nd label. Alegria Vineyard, restored in 1990 by the people at Acorn. This wine is a field blend of 65 & 125 yr. old head trained blocks. 72% Zinfandel, 11% Alicante Bouchet & 11% Petit Syrah. 14.5% and not hot. The Zin is distinctly fresh and light, the PS big and bold but only on the nose. Only 7 months in all "neutral" barrels but it feels like the oak stands out. Great acid, spice & dark fruit underlies the wood. Will open up the next bottle years from now with ribs and BBQ chicken. 24 hours later the wine was great, 36 hours later, it's clear the oaky'ness is actually the Petit Syrah/Alicanté...
David Ramey 2nd label. Alegria Vineyard, restored in 1990 by the people at Acorn. This wine is a field blend of 65 & 125 yr. old head trained blocks. 72% Zinfandel, 11% Alicante Bouchet & 11% Petit Syrah. 14.5% and not hot. The Zin is distinctly fresh and light, the PS big and bold but only on the nose. Only 7 months in all "neutral" barrels but it feels like the oak stands out. Great acid, spice & dark fruit underlies the wood. Will open up the next bottle years from now with ribs and BBQ chicken. 24 hours later the wine was great, 36 hours later, it's clear the oaky'ness is actually the Petit Syrah/Alicanté...
1 person found it helpfulJul 8th, 2016
Blackberry, cassis, currant, plum, mossy earth, eucalyptus and oak. Great structure and moderate tannins.
Blackberry, cassis, currant, plum, mossy earth, eucalyptus and oak. Great structure and moderate tannins.
1 person found it helpfulJun 9th, 2016
David Ramey sub label. True cali old vine field blend of 70 Zin, 11 Alicante Bouchot, 9 petit syrah. Native yeast. Neutral oak. A bit fruit forward and maybe a touch ripe if I’m being a critic, but ain’t bad at all for a pizza.
David Ramey sub label. True cali old vine field blend of 70 Zin, 11 Alicante Bouchot, 9 petit syrah. Native yeast. Neutral oak. A bit fruit forward and maybe a touch ripe if I’m being a critic, but ain’t bad at all for a pizza.
Nov 29th, 2019Very nice Zim. Nice body and finish. 5/17
Very nice Zim. Nice body and finish. 5/17
May 29th, 2017
We had this on a cold evening at the lakehouse!
We had this on a cold evening at the lakehouse!
Mar 4th, 2017
Raspberries on the nose then into flavors with blackberries, crisp apple, toast and licorice. Blend of Zinfandel,Alicante bouschet, and petite Syrah
Raspberries on the nose then into flavors with blackberries, crisp apple, toast and licorice. Blend of Zinfandel,Alicante bouschet, and petite Syrah
Feb 26th, 2017
Zinfandel, Aligote, and Petit Syrah. Some fruit on the nose, but herbacious aroma more prevalent. Nice tannins. Oak flavors. Delicious.
Zinfandel, Aligote, and Petit Syrah. Some fruit on the nose, but herbacious aroma more prevalent. Nice tannins. Oak flavors. Delicious.
Jan 5th, 2017When was the last time you had California Zin like this? Not overoaked. Even at 14.5, still not too much alcohol. Ruby red with a floral nose along with blackberry and oak. More dark fruit, spice, earth, coffee, and a smooth freshness on the palate. The Petite Sirah adds some structure and boldness. Great acidity, nice balance, well structured. If you know me, you know I love second labels and this is easily one of the best I've ever had.
When was the last time you had California Zin like this? Not overoaked. Even at 14.5, still not too much alcohol. Ruby red with a floral nose along with blackberry and oak. More dark fruit, spice, earth, coffee, and a smooth freshness on the palate. The Petite Sirah adds some structure and boldness. Great acidity, nice balance, well structured. If you know me, you know I love second labels and this is easily one of the best I've ever had.
Oct 23rd, 2016