Tobin James French Camp Vineyard Zinfandel

[Innkeeper]

1999 Tobin James, Paso Robles, French Camp Vineyard, Zinfandel ($28). This is one of three single vineyard zins that came in TJs fall shipment. It was one of those "Ageable for a few years, but you can definitely enjoy it now" deals. OK, we did enjoy it now, but will hang onto the other two for a "few years."

Raspberries and more berries on the nose and upfront. More jammy fruit with pepper and spice added to the complexity crossing the palate. Tannin was a tad harsh, but you know us, who cares. Nice finish. Matched it with oven cooked country ribs in a hot tomato barbeque sauce with limas. Wonderful?

This and the other two single vineyard zins are only avaiable to the James Gang. Call: 805-239-2204.