Do readers realize that the Rochiolis still sell 60% of the production from their vineyards, holding back only the best lots for their own estate bottled program? They still make Zinfandel from extremely old vines.
The 1999 Zinfandel Rochioli Vineyard (100 cases) offers gorgeous plum, prune, black cherry, and raspberry fruit notes intermixed with chocolate, smoke, pepper, and earth. Drink this viscous, thick, juicy wine during its first 7-8 years of life.
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