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Zepaltas 2006 Rosella's Vineyard Syrah (Santa Lucia Highlands)
- $48
An interesting, even eccentric Syrah that’s really quite different from anything else out there. No mere fruit bomb, it’s a meaty wine, in the sense of being chewy, but also in the aromas and flavors of both roasted and raw beef. That’s not to mention the extraordinary blackberries and currants, dusted with a blast of freshly ground black pepper. First-class and unique.
— S.H.
(5/1/2009)
Zepaltas 2007 Suacci Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast)
- $49
High in acidity, this single-vineyard Pinot stings the palate with tartness. Yet it’s packed with rich currant, persimmon and Dr. Pepper flavors, and is dry and moderate in alcohol. Although this winery has little history, the wine may develop bottle elegance. Try after 2009.
— S.H.
(5/1/2009)
Zepaltas 2008 Nunes Vineyard Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley)
- $39
Sharp and candied, with Lifesaver sweet-and-sour cherries and cola softened with smoky wood notes. The tannins are sandpapery and firm. Drink now with rich beef and lamb.
— S.H.
(4/1/2010)
Zepaltas 2007 La Cruz Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast)
- $48
Tough and gritty now, with dominating acids that give the wine a hard mouthfeel. Yet there’s some impressive red currant, tangerine, ruby grapefruit and cola fruit in there. Will it develop polish and softness? Hard to tell. Decant if you drink now.
— S.H.
(5/1/2009)
Zepaltas 2008 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley)
- $32
A little reedy, with unripe mint flavors and some sharpness. Redeems itself on the midpalate with a hit of cherries and cola, then reprises the sharpness on the finish. Ready now.
— S.H.
(4/1/2010)
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