Three Winning Zins From Peachy Canyon

[Bucko]

While 1998 was not the optimum vintage for Zinfandel, there were some delicious wines made as is made evident by this winning trio from Peachy Canyon. They are delicious! I give the nod to the Benito Dusi, personally. I hate to see the prices creeping up and up, but these wines are well made and worth the bucks.

1998 Peachy Canyon, Benito Dusi Ranch, Paso Robles, $26, 965 cases. This wine has luscious black cherry and vanilla aromas, lovely balance and silky tannins. The mixed red and black fruits are enhanced by a healthy dose of cracked black pepper. Good value.

1998 Peachy Canyon, Estate, Paso Robles, $30, 715 cases. The wine has a cassis, vanilla and black cherry bouquet. Full-bodied, with black fruit and pomegranate flavors and a touch of pepper on the long, lovely finish.

1998 Peachy Canyon, Mustang Springs, Paso Robles, $26, 1,159 cases. There are rich, ripe aromas in this lovely, robust wine. Black cherries, blackberries, cassis and moderate but smooth tannins combine to make a tasty package. Good value.

Bucko

[winoweenie]

Forget which of the brothers property it came from but 77 Mastantuano "Dusi" was, and still is ,one of the great non-Joe Swan Zins I`ve had the pleezure. Biggest fruit bomb I`ve tasted. Only thing close was the 78 Buehler Cab. Became a cult wine before it was fashionable. winoweenie

[Bucko]

Some of Joe's 70s Zins were killers, weren't they?! I had a '77 in '96, just before we left Hawaii to move back to WA -- still hanging in there.

Interesting story on the Dusi Ranch wine. Do you know how long this vineyard has been around? This Peachy Dusi is just simply delicious -- I've damn near drank the whole bottle this evening, but Carole did manage to sneak off with a glass.

Bucko