Amador Zinfandel specialist Renwood goes across the state to another famed location for the fruit for this wine, and it’s the best of their 2010 lineup. It’s very rich and balanced, with deep blackberry, black cherry, fall spice, vanilla on the nose and in the mouth, and it’s ripe and ready to drink right now. It handles its alcohol level very well, with no evident heat, and the finish shows great depth and complexity. I’d drink this as an end of meal soloist, or pair it with Point Reyes blue cheese and dried fruits.
Renwood Winery, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County, California) Zinfandel 2010
By Rich Cook