The beauty of Russian River Valley Zinfandel is its structure. The cool nights instill excellent acid balance and acidity, and the warm days ensure ripeness and flavor. The Gilsson Vineyard Zinfandel from V. Sattui in 2015 is a gem, a bit of a spice bomb with complex layers of red and black fruits. It shows impressive depth and length, with a sensationally long finish. A Platinum award-winner at the 2018 Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition.
V. Sattui, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Zinfandel 2015
By Robert Whitley