Far more interesting than the 2010, Amapola Creek’s 2009 Zinfandel Monte Rosso Vineyard emerges from the glass with juicy dark cherries, plums, tobacco, smoke and new leather. This mid-weight, gracious Zinfandel comes across as a bit restrained in style, but it nevertheless possesses gorgeous balance and intensity. Sweet, perfumed notes add an attractive sense of lift on the finish. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2019. Tel. (707) 938-3783