2005 Tobin James Primitivo

[Innkeeper]

We popped the '04 last Saturday at a dinner with friends. I explained that there were three vinyards in the Paso area that grew the Primitivo clone and that this was a blend from two of them. Also explained that at least one of these also grows Lagrein, Refosco, and Sangiovese. Also exlained that TJ bottles one or two of these every year. Also explained that TJ did not have to label this Primitivo as a marketing ploy because they bottle and sell out a whole string of Zins every year, and have a fine reputation for same.

One of the lady guests took a sip and said, "Tastes like Zinfandel." Sigh!