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Knotty Vines Zinfandel 2015
Northern Sonoma, Sonoma County, California, United StatesWhen Rodney Strong first arrived in Sonoma in the 1960s he bought some benchland acreage on Westside Road just behind the winery that included 15 acres of old, gnarled Zinfandel vines planted in 1904. It’s still part of the Gnarly Vine label along with selected fruit from the Alexander and Dry Creek Valleys. This presents as a classic zinfandel, fruity and soft with notes of brambleberry and cocoa with a touch of spice. The attack is warm, smoky and spicy with more sweet, black fruits and licorice throughout. As comfortable as your favourite pair of shoes. Hamburgers, barbecued ribs, oven-fired pizza or a dish of roasted vegetables suits.Tasted: 16 January 2018Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:BC | $21.00 | 750ml | specialty listing |
AB | $22.00 | 750ml | |
ON | $23.00 | 750ml | LCBO |
US | $25.00 | 750ml | estimated retail |
Grape: ZinfandelCSPC: 264739UPC: 087512920057