Rodney Strong 1997 Old Vines Zinfandel (Sonoma County)

Country: US / Old Vines
Variety: Zinfandel California
Winery: Rodney Strong / Sonoma County

Old vines from Russian River and Alexander valleys go into this spicy, briary, gamy Zin. There’s a dark undercurrent of tar, pipe tobacco and smoke that runs through the finish. The fruit is subsumed to clove and tobacco flavors; best with strongly spiced grilled foods.