Sonoma County’s Coturri, an early advocate of organic farming and old-fashioned winemaking, has made a tiny amount of Charbono, a hybrid of Nebbiolo and Grenache. Grown at Testa in Mendocino, a great source of many heritage varieties, including Zinfandel and Carignane, this Charbono is grapey and rustic with a fair amount of acidity throughout.
— V.B.
(11/1/2011)
Hot and spicy, this is an over-the-top Zin that features ultra-bright cherry, berry flavors. It’s got a canned fruit quality, too. Not for everyone.
— W.E.
(11/1/2003)