The 1999 Old Patch Red (a field blend of Zinfandel, Carignan, and Petite Sirah from 100-year old vines) is a Cotes du Rhone look-alike from California. It offers notes of pepper, leather, animal, blackberry and cherry fruit, full body, an excellent texture, robust, muscular flavors, and a mouthfilling style. Drink it over the next 2-3 years to take advantage of its unabashed exuberance.Tel. (707) 433-3104