For a bit less than TWENTY BUCKS -

[mrdutton]

For a bit less than $20.00 this has got to be the best Zinfandel I've ever tasted. For any amount of money this is superb wine. I was really impressed as soon as I pulled the cork. I was convinced after the first swirl of the glass before I even tasted it.

Blockheadia Ringosii

1999 California Zinfandel, Lorenza Lake Winery, by Michael Ouellette, Oakville, California.

14.5% Alcohol, peppercorns, earth, game (This stuff has got to be the perfect match for venison, elk, moose, bear, and wild turkey.) and blackberries and plums. Little or no oak.

This is 100% Zinfandel from the following regions:

Lodi 50%
Napa Valley 24%
Sonoma 17%
Russian River 9%

Winemaker's comment: The grapes from Lodi produce lush flavors of blackberry jam and figs. Napa Valley grapes add backbone & pepper while the Russian Rivwer and Sonoma fruit provide a distinctive note of bright plum flavors.

For me, this wine is a real turn-on. I'm really impressed! So much wine, so little time.............