Orin Swift 2008 Zinfandel Saldo California

WS 91pts. - According to the Wine Spectator: Well-built, yet rich and stylish, with spicy blackberry aromas and zesty, layered flavors of black cherry and licorice framed by toasty oak. Offers a long, satisfying finish. Drink now through 2015. 14,000 cases made. Winemaker Notes - 88% Zinfandel, 8% Syrah, 4% Petite Syrah. The 2008 Saldo is rich, ripe, and full-bodied, with aromas of black cherry and bramble fruit. The tannins are soft but the wine has a huge midpalate. The soft, lush finish lingers. 2008 was a perfect vintage for Saldo. The hot weather was ideal for creating ripe Zinfandel. Drink now and enjoy over the next five years. This wine represents the best of the best lots made by Dave from vineyards all across Northern California including Monte Rosso, Eagle Point, Rockpile, Bismark, Beatty, Page Nord, Duarte, Solari, Evangehlo, Battuelo's, Tofanelli, Korte, Mable Tiedemann, Frediani, Lewers, Alta Vista, and Bald Mountain just to name a few.