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Gustafson Family 2007 Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley)
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- $36
Made in a superripe, high-alcohol style, this Zin may be an acquired taste, but if you like this approach, it’s a sensation. Dry, soft and a little hot, it shows massive blackberry tart, black cherry pie, blueberry jam, chocolate, anise, pepper and Indian spice flavors. Almost Port-like, but never loses essential control, and a fine example of Dry Creek.
— S.H.
(9/1/2010)
Gustafson Family 2007 Dry Creek Mountain Vineyard Petite Sirah (Dry Creek Valley)
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- $28
Somewhat crude and angular now, but then again, it’s Petite Sirah, and mountain-grown at that. Shows considerable tannins and fresh acidity, with compact flavors of wild black and blue berries, licorice, currants and peppery spices, finshed with a flourish of dark chocolate. A very fine wine that needs time. Better after 2012.
— S.H.
(9/1/2010)
Gustafson Family 2007 Watchtower Vineyard Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Dry Creek Valley)
- $45
This rich, fruity Cabernet comes from one of the higher mountain regions in Dry Creek Valley. It’s enormously concentrated in blackberry, black currant and oak flavors, with the briary, peppery note so often found in Dry Creek reds. Fairly tannic, it leaves a trail of astringency after you swallow. Good, if a little rustic. Give it three or four years to come around.
— S.H.
(9/1/2010)
Gustafson Family 2009 Heritage Tree Vineyard Estate Rosé of Syrah (Dry Creek Valley)
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- $20
Good for the winery for making a bone-dry, crisply tart rosé wine that stands for elegance and finesse, which is not the easiest thing to do with a blush Syrah. Avoids heaviness in favor of a light, crisp mouthfeel that frames cherryskin, herb and vanilla flavors.
— S.H.
(9/1/2010)
Gustafson Family 2006 Mountain Cuvée Red (Dry Creek Valley)
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- $24
A good, rich, somewhat rustic blend of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah and Syrah, made from the estate vineyard. It’s bone dry and tannic, with blackberry tart, blueberry, chocolate and spice flavors. Drink this lusty wine now.
— S.H.
(9/1/2010)
Gustafson Family 2008 Mountain Cuvée Estate Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley)
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- $18
A good Zin, if a little rugged in tannins, with briary, wild blackberry, currant, chocolate and spice flavors that finish dry and tannic. A drawback is some slight unripeness that reveals itself as a hint of vegetable. Drink now.
— S.H.
(9/1/2010)
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